The gospel of wellness : gyms, gurus, goop, and the false promise of self-care
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Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
345 pages ; 25 cm
Status
Laramie County Community College - Main Collection
RA778 .R27 2022
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RA778 .R27 2022
1 available
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Laramie County Community College - Main Collection | RA778 .R27 2022 | On Shelf |
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Campbell Co. Public Library - Health and Wellness Collection | WELLNESS 613 RAPHAEL 2022 | Housed in Wellness Neighborhood in Adult Nonfiction | On Shelf |
Hot Springs Co. Library - New Item | NEW 613 RAPHAEL | On Shelf | |
Laramie Co. Library - Cheyenne - Third Floor | 158.1082 RAP | On Shelf | |
Sweetwater Co. - Rock Springs Library - Nonfiction | 613.04244 RAPH | On Shelf | |
Teton Co. Library - Personal Staff Picks Display | 613.04244 RAPHAEL R | On Display |
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Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2022.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
"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"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Raphael, R. (2022). The gospel of wellness: gyms, gurus, goop, and the false promise of self-care (First edition.). Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Raphael, Rina. 2022. The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-care. Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Raphael, Rina. The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-care Henry Holt and Company, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Raphael, Rina. The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-care First edition., Henry Holt and Company, 2022.
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