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Eating in the Light of the Moon

How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling

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Eating in the Light of the Moon

By: Anita A. Johnston PhD
Narrated by: Arika Rapson
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Weaving a rich tapestry of multicultural myths, ancient legends, and simple folktales, Anita Johnston, PhD, inspires women to free themselves from disordered eating by discovering the metaphors that are hidden in their own life stories.

"Storytellers speak in the language of myth and metaphor," Johnston explains. "They tell us a truth that is not literal but symbolic. If we hear the stories with only the outer ear, they can seem absurd and untrue, but when listened to with the inner ear, they convey a truth that can be understood and absorbed on a deeply personal level. In this way stories help us connect with our inner world, to the natural rhythms and cycles of the earth, and to the power of our intuitive wisdom."

An immensely enjoyable book, Eating in the Light of the Moon is filled with practical exercises and profound insights. Twenty chapters explore different themes of self-discovery and empowerment on core issues such as intuition, symbolism, feelings, sexuality, and recovery.

©1996 Anita A. Johnston (P)2016 Tantor
Eating Disorders Gender Studies Personal Development Psychology Mental Health

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"This beautifully-written book sheds new light on struggles with eating...and offers hope for all who want to be free." (Kim Chernin, author of The Hungry Self)

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This is the best thing I’ve ever listened to EVER! Thank you to the author.

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life changing!!!!

This book should be part of the national curriculum. every woman and girl should read it /listen to it regardless of whether they have an eating disorder. at some stage all women have body/food issues. This book covers essential and non traditional issues integral to life as a woman in general

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if your drawn to this book, it's 120% worth readin

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Really have appreciated the story of the hanging onto the log down the river in my life, as have the others i have shared it with.

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Life changing

I started reading this book and felt validated and inspired. It motivated me to focus on undertaking emotional and behavioural changes, whilst feeling supported and understood - it spoke to me. I really recommend if you’ve experienced disordered eating or are exhausted by dieting and dieting culture.

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Game changer

Having struggled with eating disorders fo 25+ years and doing sooo much inner work and healing. This book, alongside with one of Geneen Oath’s co-incided to really seal the deal on a few last, yet crucial parts of my healing journey.
I loved the way the author weaves fables with practical and real examples.
Highly recommend to both practitioners and people who suffer with eating disorders and their families.

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Very Enlightening for All

where ever you are with your eating habits, patterns and behaviours, you'll find this book illuminating forgotten pathways.

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Interesting

I have never come across this kind of work before - using myths and fairytales to illustrate women’s issues with food - so it was very interesting. Overall, I liked it. It made me think that disordered eating among women is a social problem because of the stories we tell ourselves about how we should be as women.

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Loved it!

Highly recommend for women to read. Loved the stories and completely relatable. Thank you Anita, it’s people like you who make all the difference, thank you for being a part of my recovery journey.

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The narrator is robotic and so hard to listen to. If I hear her say the word "goddess" one more time I'm going to set myself on fire.

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