370 pgs, (paper), '04

For meat-and-potatoes types and vegetarians, for those who eat on the run and those who bless every meal, for chronic dieters and overeaters, Meal by Meal offers insight and guidance on the link between food and how we feel about ourselves. There are 365 entries for every day of the year with themes and affirmations. This daily companion to nurture mindful eating will help you:

• Stop using food fill yourself up and instead nourish your spirit
• Learn that eating is an opportunity to slow down and find grace
• Joyously reconnect with eating and the rituals around food

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Donald Altman, M.A., counseling psychology, is a former monk and an Emmy Award-winning writer. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

REVIEWS:

“What a joy to have Altman’s generous portions of insight, courage, and loving advice that we can practice on a daily basis. Our relationship with food and eating will be transformed forever!”
— Lindsay Hall, author of Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa

“This book is for anyone who wants to know how food can heal your life. Whatever you experience with food, Meal by Meal can transform difficult emotions and behaviors into mindful awareness, love, and compassion.”
— Debbie Ford, author of The Right Questions

“A gem of a book! The daily mindfulness practices are skillfully thought out and easy to follow. I will be using this book with clients. Bravo Altman!”
— Carolyn Costin, MFT Clinical Director, The Monte Nido Treatment Center and author of The Eating Disorder Sourcebook