Self-Esteem Comes in All Sizes - Softcover

Johnson, Carol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0385475691 ISBN 13: 9780385475693

Publisher: Main Street Books, 1996

Synopsis

Carol Johnson once thought of herself as an "un"--unattractive, undisciplined, undesirable, unmotivated, undeserving, uninvited--but no more! Having struggled since childhood with diets, low self-esteem, and the prejudices of others, she has come to believe that being overweight does not make you bad, lazy, or less deserving of happiness. And it has become her mission to make other people understand that their weight is not a measure of their self-worth.
Self-Esteem Comes In All Sizes is written from Ms. Johnson's hard-won and firm conviction that, like flowers, people "come in all colors, shapes, an sizes--but they're beautiful." It is an inspirational guide for all those women (and men) who have been putting their happiness on hold, convinced that if they were only thin, everything else in their lives would be better. Carol Johnson's answer to this self-defeating attitude is that, "You can feel good now, look good now, and be the most you can be--right now!"
By separating physiological fact from popular fiction, she helps people to understand that they are not to blame for their size; by focusing on health rather than weight loss, she explains how to set achievable goals. And through the sheer force of her dynamic message and personality, she inculcates the belief that you can get compliments and command respect in an ample body.

About this title

About the Author:

Carol A. Johnson, M.A. is a research sociologist, certified psychotherapist, and founder of Largely Positive Inc., an organization that promotes health and self-esteem for all sizes. She is also Editor of On a Positive Note, a newsletter focusing on self-esteem and body image. She has appeared on such television talk shows as Ricki Lake and CBS This Morning, and has been featured in Ladies Home Journal, Woman’s Day, Elle, and Better Homes and Gardens. She has given presentations for company wellness programs, size-acceptance organizations, and women’s conferences, and at fashion events for Nordstroms, Macy’s, and Liz Claiborne.

Foreword by Gary Foster, Ph.D., Head of the Weight & Eating Disorder Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

Review:

"Carol Johnson is a character and she shines in this upbeat book on loving yourself. Carol is my heroine!" -- Lindsey Hall, author of Full Lives

"If anyone can convine you of the power of positive thinking about your size, it is Carol Johnson!" -- William J. Fabrey, Director, Council on Size & Weight Discrimination

"Self-esteem does comin in all sizes! Let Carol Johnson help yo apprciate and cultivate your 'naturally bestowed' assets!" -- Emme, supermodel

"This book radiates Johnson’s warmth, vitality and confidence. She makes people feel good about themselves." -- Healthy Weight Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Main Street Books
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0385475691
• ISBN 13: 9780385475693
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352