Introduction

11

1 Changing the Paradigm
From “The Religion of Thinness”
to Practicing Peace with Our Bodies

21

2 From Illusion to Insight
Dispelling “The Myth of Thinness”
and Creating a New Sense of Purpose

55

3 From Idolatry to Inspiration
Seeing Through “The Icons of Thinness”
and Finding New Sources for Self-Definition

83

4 From Control to Connection
“The Rituals of Thinness”
and Our Need for Transformation

119

5 From Judgment to Responsibility
“The Morality of Thinness”
and Our Need for Virtue

153

6 From Conformity to Self-Acceptance
“The Community of Thinness”
and Our Need for Unconditional Love

193

7 From Escape to Presence
“The Salvation of Thinness”
and Our Need for Peace

229

Bibliography

267

Index

287

Reprinted from The Religion of Thinness
By Michelle M. Lelwica, Th.D.
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