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karlabartling's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
readwithshaazia's review against another edition
5.0
A thrilling read from start to finish. I definitely don't agree with everything Orbach posits, it's written from a very western perspective which she takes as universal. But at the same time it's given me so much to think about. We are definitely more and more preoccupied with our bodies in a way that isn't healthy mentally, physically and emotionally.
corpsewhale's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. The information isn't too groundbreaking at this point, but it's interesting. There are some outdated views on trans people at the beginning, though.
stephanielynnrp's review
3.0
More like 3.5 stars. Interesting, but I would have loved some more depth.
lola_rennt's review against another edition
2.0
Es fing sehr vielversprechend an, aber im weiteren Verlauf war das Buch leider durchzogen von psychoanalytischen Theorien. Schnell bekam ich beim Lesen das Gefühl, dass die Autorin ihren Groll gegenüber der Schönheitsindustrie und eine Abneigung gegenüber jeglicher Form der Veränderung des eigenen Körpers loswerden wollte.
emcd's review against another edition
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medium-paced
4.25
Completely transformed my view of psychoanalysis. Although I do stress this book’s importance and value, it is quite a difficult read; if you’re not ready to face some hard realities about yourself right now, save this one for a time when you’re feeling more secure. It will definitely be worth the wait.
i_viol3ta's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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medium-paced
4.5
elysecmcneil's review against another edition
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed. Struck a perfect balance between writing for an analytic audience and the broader public. Interesting thoughts in parenting and early life experiences.
nrldyer's review against another edition
4.0
Orbach challenges the idea that there is a 'natural', biological body shape and state, showing how culture shapes how the body looks, works, moves and so on. She also warns us of the industry devoted to chemically and physically remaking the body, flagging consequences of nipping, tucking, enlarging and trying to shape our bodies into something we think we want.