Beauty Sick

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Engeln reveals the consequences of our obsession with girls' appearance on their emotional and physical health and their wallets and ambitions, including depression, eating disorders, disruptions in cognitive processing, and lost money and time. Combining scientific studies with the voices of real women of all ages, she makes clear that to truly fulfill their potential, we must break free from cultural forces that feed destructive desires, attitudes, and words—from fat-shaming to denigrating commentary about other women. Engeln provides inspiration and workable solutions to help girls and women overcome negative attitudes and embrace their whole selves. --From publisher description