Synopsis
Explores the themes of longing, self-denial, and nourishment within the broader context of women's experience, drawing on her own healing and the experiences of others to analyze the aspects of appetite and its impact
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Review
"Roth tells of her own experiences with a non-blink frankness cushioned by the gracefulness of her prose."--Chicago Tribune
"Just the right mix of confession, sass, and style."--Publishers WeeklyPraise for When Food is Love "A life-changing book"--Oprah Winfrey "A rare and special book that touches our inner selves with extraordinary courage, authenticity, and beauty. I have seen very few books with this kind of clarify and human depth. It will move you to tears and to joy. It will entertain and delight you, and it will make you a deeper and more compassionate human being."--John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America "Spectacular! I laughed and I cried... a tender and daring book that you'll never forget."--Laura Davis, coauthor of The Courage to Heal
"I see miracles in my life every day, and Roth is one of the people who helped make that happen."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Anne Lamott in Mademoiselle "Roth's seminal work. This is a big, beautiful, and important book."--Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones "She tells of her own experiences with a non-blink frankness cushioned by the gracefulness of her prose."--Chicago Tribune "This book is A) good enough to eat, B) nourishing to the heart."--Jack Kornfield, Buddhist teacher, coauthor of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom
About the Author
Geneen Roth is a writer and a teacher who has gained international prominence through her work in the field of eating disorders. She is the founder of the Breaking Free workshops, which she has conducted nationwide since 1979. She is also the author of Feeding the Hungry Heart, Breaking Free from Compulsive Eating, and When Food is Love. A frequent guest on television and radio programs, she has written for and been featured in Tie, Ms., New Woman, Family Circle, and Cosmopolitan. Her poetry and short stories have been published in numerous anthologies. Born in New York City, she now lives in northern California.
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