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“Diets are based on the unspoken fear that you are a madwoman, a food terrorist, a lunatic…The promise of a diet is not only that you will have a different body; it is that in having a different body, you will have a different life. If you hate yourself enough, you will love yourself. If you torture yourself enough, you will become a peaceful, relaxed human being.”

Quote by Geneen Roth

Book:Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything

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Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything

This book is a profound examination of the intersection of women's lives, their eating behaviors, and their spiritual journeys. It investigates how food can be a manifestation of deeper emotional and spiritual issues, and provides a guide to understanding and healing these connections. more

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Geneen Roth is a renowned author known for her books on eating, eating disorders, and self-acceptance. more

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