The Betrayal of the Body

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Summary: One of the first books ever written dealing with body image
Review: Eating disorders and body image problems have become prevalent over the past twenty years. In this book, psychiatrist Alexander Lowen writes one of the first books on this topic of distorted body image. He emphasizes that one must stop betraying one's body but rather embrace and accept it as is. The body has its own wisdom, and one must learn to respect it if one ever desires peace in this place where one resides. One must learn to listen to one's body and its signals. Dr. Alexander Lowen also discusses topics such as the relationship between eating and sexuality and gives examples of exercises to help one become more aware and present in one's body.

Rating:
Summary: One of the first books ever written dealing with body image
Review: Eating disorders and body image problems have become prevalent over the past twenty years. In this book, psychiatrist Alexander Lowen writes one of the first books on this topic of distorted body image. He emphasizes that one must stop betraying one's body but rather embrace and accept it as is. The body has its own wisdom, and one must learn to respect it if one ever desires peace in this place where one resides. One must learn to listen to one's body and its signals. Dr. Alexander Lowen also discusses topics such as the relationship between eating and sexuality and gives examples of exercises to help one become more aware and present in one's body.

Rating:
Summary: The Betrayal of the Body
Review: This excellent book was written by psychiatrist Alexander Lowen in 1967. It is one of the first books ever written that deals with body image from a psychological point of view. Eating disorders and distorted body images have been prevalent for the past 20 years. In this book, Dr. Lowen emphasizes that the body has its own wisdom and thus should not only be accepted, but respected and embraced as it is as well. Topics such as the relationship between eating and sexuality and subjects' real and actual body images are discussed. This book is a must read for anyone interested in improving their relationship with their body.

Rating:
Summary: The Betrayal of the Body
Review: This excellent book was written by psychiatrist Alexander Lowen in 1967. It is one of the first books ever written that deals with body image from a psychological point of view. Eating disorders and distorted body images have been prevalent for the past 20 years. In this book, Dr. Lowen emphasizes that the body has its own wisdom and thus should not only be accepted, but respected and embraced as it is as well. Topics such as the relationship between eating and sexuality and subjects' real and actual body images are discussed. This book is a must read for anyone interested in improving their relationship with their body.