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“Touch is the most basic and fundamental of human experiences. Before we can suckle, before we can even see, we are enveloped by the welcoming arms of our mother. As we nestle into her body, feel the steadiness of her heartbeat, breathe her smell, we embed ourselves with her as our beacon. Her body, her voice, her skin, her touch become the way we orient ourselves as we make our personal journey through infancy, childhood and beyond. And touch is among the most crucial of these elements, not only providing us, in the case of loving touch, with a sense of security and ease in our bodies, but shaping our biology and our neurocircuitry in ways that will affect our tempers and our personalities throughout our lives.”

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Book:Bodies
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Bodies

This book serves as a thorough reference for understanding the intricate workings of the human body, covering topics such as the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, among others. It includes detailed diagrams and descriptions to aid in visual comprehension and learning. more

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Susie Orbach
Susie Orbach

Susie Orbach is a British psychotherapist and author renowned for her profound insights into diet culture, body image, and gender issues. Her book 'Fat is a Feminist Issue' sparked widespread discussion in the 1980s, profoundly impacting contemporary diet culture. more

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