The Book of Body Positivity, Rajeev Kurapati
The Book of Body Positivity, Rajeev Kurapati
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The Book of Body Positivity
How We Got It All Wrong and What We Can Do About It

Author: Rajeev Kurapati

Narrator: Errol Rodrigues

Unabridged: 7 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/19/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Have you ever been bullied for being overweight?The reality of being a plus-sized person isn't that every moment of your life is about being plus-sized―it’s that you’re trying to live the same kind of complicated, exciting, fun, beautiful and difficult life as everyone else. The only problem is that at every turn, society says ‘you should apologize for just living in your body’. This antagonistic messaging is pervasive across our media and culture, in ways that are both subtle and blatantly, cruelly overt. As obesity rates skyrocket, so does the shaming of those affected by it.The act of fat-shaming is so deceptive and rife with misinformation that even most healthcare professionals are part of the problem. It’s time to change the conversation.We assume doctors and medical professionals know it all, and that policymakers in public health have the best interests of society in mind―unfortunately, many of these assumptions are incorrect. The Book of Body Positivity explains why the measures to control the so-called obesity epidemic have failed and offers solutions towards a healthier planetary future. With a penetrating critique of the current practice of medicine, this book is an astute guide to contemporary fragmented science centered around weight and health.

About The Author

Dr Rajeev Kurapati practices hospital medicine and holds the position of assistant professor of medicine at the University of Kentucky, USA. Triple-board certified, and specializing in obesity and lifestyle medicine, Rajeev is also the award-winning author of three books Unbound Intelligence (2014), Physician: How Science Transformed the Art of Medicine (2018) and Burnout in Healthcare (2019). His writing has appeared in Slate, Cincinnati Enquirer, Journal of Medical Economics, Mind Body Green, Life Hack and Millennial Magazine.


Reviews

Goodreads review by US917 on January 30, 2024

Book review This is detailed review of book The Book of Body Positivity, written by author Dr Rajeev Kurapati. Somebody recommended me this book to read,so on personal recommendation I started reading this book. This book was about obesity stigma. Many of my friends are obese and sometimes I also ma......more

Goodreads review by Somnath on December 25, 2023

"The Book of Body Positivity" by Dr Rajeev Kurapati is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the stigma surrounding obesity and how it affects individuals and society. The author, a physician and public health expert, challenges the common myths and misconceptions about obesity, such as the......more

Goodreads review by Yahoo on January 30, 2024

Book review This is detailed review of book The Book of Body Positivity, written by author Dr Rajeev Kurapati. The very first thought that came to my mind when I picked up this book for review was I felt it was a guide book or any information book regarding our health or any positive thing about our......more

Goodreads review by Sholankey on February 24, 2024

"Have you ever been bullied for being overweight?" "Or do you want a fit body and personality?" Dr. Rajeev Kurapati's book is crafted for everyone who is looking for themselves. Miley Cyrus has rightly said that - "Beauty is the enemy. We try to conquer not feeling beautiful all our lives. It’s a bat......more

Goodreads review by Guru on December 26, 2023

In "The Book of Body Positivity," the writer fearlessly addresses the pervasive difficulty of frame shaming, in particular focused on plus-sized individuals. The ebook delves into the false impression that being plus-sized defines one's complete life, revealing the struggle of trying to lead a norma......more