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Lädt ... The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Carevon Rina Raphael
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This book covers a lot about all the facets of the “wellness” industry from an author who both was a follower and also a reporter of it, and the bias there shows. I used to work with a lot of these wellness followers too, and the amount of money they spent was always mind blowing to me as it never seemed worth it. I guess my priorities vary so much as I choose to spend any additional money I have very differently; fyi the word capitalism only shows up once in this entire book. There really is so much here that most chapters could be their own book, and so I appreciated the overview on it all. I feel as though the question “why?” wasn’t asked enough as that to me is what I really want to know. Are they doing this to be more attractive to men, to supposedly live longer, to keep up with other yoga moms; I have so many questions. Finally I just want to say that my point of pride is that I have never tried kombucha; the closest I’ve gotten to it is when someone’s exploded in the break room fridge, and I was thankful that my lunch wasn’t in there when it happened. Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
"Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it's juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest roots into a $4.4 trillion entity and a full-blown movement promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. But why suddenly are we all feeling so unwell? The truth is that deep within the underbelly of self-care-hidden beneath layers of clever marketing-wellness beckons with a far stronger, more seductive message than health alone. It promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control. Vividly told and deeply reported, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how this obsession is a direct result of women feeling dismissed, mistreated, and overburdened. Women are told they can manage the chaos ruling their life by following a laid-out plan: eat right, exercise, meditate, then buy or do all this stuff. And while wellness may have sprung from good intentions, we are now relentlessly flooded with exploitative offerings, questionable ideas, and a mounting pressure to stay devoted to the divine doctrine of wellness. What happens when the cure becomes as bad as the disease? With a critical eye, humor, and empathy, wellness industry journalist Rina Raphael examines how women have been led down a kale-covered path promising nothing short of salvation. She knows: Raphael was once a disciple herself-trying everything from "clean eating" to electric shock workouts-until her own awakening to the troubling consequences. Balancing the good with the bad, The Gospel of Wellness is a clear-eyed exploration of what wellness can actually offer us, knocking down the false idols and commandments that have taken hold and ultimately showing how we might shape a better future for the movement-and for our well-being"-- Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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But overall the book was just cathartic to read. There's a lot of hype and marketing over making people (especially women) feel bad about ourselves, and that includes the message that we are in total control of our health, bodies, and lives, and if we just spend money on the right products, we'll feel / look / be happier / thinner / more calm and content. Capitalism is the solution to all of our problems! Of course, it's also the cause (either direct or indirect) of many of them as well. ( )