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More than a Body

Written by: Lexie Kite, Lindsay Kite
Narrated by: Lexie Kite PhD, Lindsay Kite PhD
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"An indispensable resource for women of all ages, this is a guide to help us better connect to ourselves, to value ourselves, to love ourselves, and ultimately, to be ourselves." (Chelsea Clinton)

Positive body image isn’t believing your body looks good; it is knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks.

  • How do you feel about your body?
  • Have you ever stayed home from a social activity or other opportunity because of concern about how you looked?
  • Have you ever passed judgment on someone because of how they looked or dressed?
  • Have you ever had difficulty concentrating on a task because you were self-conscious about your appearance?

Our beauty-obsessed world perpetuates the idea that happiness, health, and ability to be loved are dependent on how we look, but authors Lindsay and Lexie Kite offer an alternative vision. With insights drawn from their extensive body image research, Lindsay and Lexie—PhDs and founders of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined (and also twin sisters!)—lay out an action plan that arms you with the skills you need to reconnect with your whole self and free yourself from the constraints of self-objectification.

From media consumption to health and fitness to self-reflection and self-compassion, Lindsay and Lexie share powerful and practical advice that goes beyond “body positivity” to help listeners develop body image resilience—all while cutting through the empty promises sold by media, advertisers, and the beauty and weight-loss industries. In the process, they show how facing your feelings of body shame or embarrassment can become a catalyst for personal growth.

©2021 More Than a Body, LLC (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

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A must read for everyone with a body.

This book is a non negotiable, especially for those who identify as female. The research and work of Drs Kite, will change the way you view and walk in this world. Listen, drink it in, and reflect. There is so much goodness is this work.

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Most impactful book I have ever read

This is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the pervasive self worth issues that seem to plague women and girls these days. Lifted a huge weight off my shoulders knowing I can opt out of this deadly game that leaves no winners, only losers. I am more than my body; self objectification no more. Life changing for me and hopefully my children as well.

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If you struggle with your body image, read this.

I think this book should be read by every woman. I have been doing body image work for years now, and have come a long way, but I was still blown away by this book. I am realizing how much of the objectification I’ve experienced has been self-objectification. I still have a lot to learn, but this book has given me a lot to think about, and some concrete actions to take.

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Enlightening

This really opened my eyes about life. I could relate to all the aspect of objectification I have struggled with since I was still a teenager and how it has shaped my life. This book brings real solutions on how to deal with that for me. I think every woman, and men as well, should read it. A big thumb up to the authors, really.

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Really important work that every woman should read

Men should read it too of course to get a glimmer of understanding of how body objectification has harmed women. But every woman needs this to try to break free from the culture we are surrounded by so that she can actually live her life. The things discussed are so invisible, so pervasive, and so damaging, you will definitely learn something from these two PhDs!

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