The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care by Rina Raphael

The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care

Rina Raphael

345 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

nonfiction health challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Journalist Rina Raphael looks at the explosion of the wellness industry: how it stems from legitimate complaints, how seductive marketing targets hopeful consumers–and why women are opening up their wallets like never before. Wellness promises wom...

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informative 97%
reflective 43%
challenging 18%
funny 16%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 3%

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fast 14%

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