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Guidance through modern beauty's challenging landscape.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the impossible standards of beauty in today's world, this book could be a breath of fresh air. Mary-Lane Kamberg offers not just a critique of the media's often toxic portrayal of women's bodies, but also provides practical advice for fostering self-acceptance and making healthier choices. It's a compassionate guide that might help you navigate self-esteem issues in an image-focused society.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781448883998
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Mary-Lane Kamberg
Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
Date of Publication: 2012-12-30
Goodreads rating: 4.5
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Women and girls in modern society are often bombarded with images and ideas that represent an unattainable and sometimes unhealthy vision of beauty. Many suffer from a low self-image because of it. Some women resort to cosmetic surgery and extreme weight loss. Readers take a look at the unhealthy world of images in the media and how they affect women and girls. The text provides guidance on making healthier choices and self-acceptance.
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Guidance through modern beauty's challenging landscape.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the impossible standards of beauty in today's world, this book could be a breath of fresh air. Mary-Lane Kamberg offers not just a critique of the media's often toxic portrayal of women's bodies, but also provides practical advice for fostering self-acceptance and making healthier choices. It's a compassionate guide that might help you navigate self-esteem issues in an image-focused society.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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