{"product_id":"9781519275950","title":"Stories of Love and Weight","description":"TOUCHING STORIES ABOUT SELF-ACCEPTANCE AND THE TORTUOUS STRUGGLE WITH WEIGHT GAIN. \u003cp\u003eFood can symbolize passion, life and health, but it can also represent a painful struggle of self loving and personal appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStories of Love and Weight\u003c\/b\u003e is a unique collection of anecdotes about individuals' journey with their weight, sense of self-esteem, acceptance and love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn fresh voices, unheard before, the characters bring forth diverse genuine perspectives on the preoccupation with their bodies and the desire to change their appearance and behavior. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore your relationship with food and gain empowering insights \u003c\/b\u003e These compelling short stories, written in the first person, are inspired by true experiences of patients met by the author in decades of private practice. Through their personal experiences, childhood memories, thoughts, conceptions and actions, the reader is taken on a life-changing journey of struggle and transformation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStories of Love and Weight -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffers a fresh perspective on dealing with overweight and negative body image. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eArouses identification, empathy and insight; encourages and empowers. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps parents and friends understand the experience of their loved ones and the support they need. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs a valuable recourse for therapists and personal couches looking for deeper understanding and practical insight on dealing with weight and body issues. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspiring personal stories of struggle and transformation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eStories of Love and Weight\u003c\/b\u003e is for anyone preoccupied with their body and eating, to anyone fixated on body issues and familiar with the never-ending struggle with weight gain and diet A must-read for therapists, coaches and anyone that has experienced dissatisfaction with their bodies. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CreateSpace Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48533702050033,"sku":"9781519275950","price":12.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781519275950_p0.jpg?v=1786330511","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781519275950","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}