More than a Body

Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament

By: Lexie Kite, Lindsay Kite

Narrated by: Lexie Kite PhD, Lindsay Kite PhD

"An indispensable resource for women of all ages, this is a guide to help us better connect to ourselves, to value ourselves, to love ourselves, and ultimately, to be ourselves." (Chelsea Clinton)

Positive body image isn’t believing your body looks good; it is knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks.

• How do you feel about your body?
• Have you ever stayed home from a social activity or other opportunity because of concern about how you looked?
• Have you ever passed judgment on someone because of how they looked or dressed?
• Have you ever had difficulty concentrating on a task because you were self-conscious about your appearance?

Our beauty-obsessed world perpetuates the idea that happiness, health, and ability to be loved are dependent on how we look, but authors Lindsay and Lexie Kite offer an alternative vision. With insights drawn from their extensive body image research, Lindsay and Lexie—PhDs and founders of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined (and also twin sisters!)—lay out an action plan that arms you with the skills you need to reconnect with your whole self and free yourself from the constraints of self-objectification.

From media consumption to health and fitness to self-reflection and self-compassion, Lindsay and Lexie share powerful and practical advice that goes beyond “body positivity” to help listeners develop body image resilience—all while cutting through the empty promises sold by media, advertisers, and the beauty and weight-loss industries. In the process, they show how facing your feelings of body shame or embarrassment can become a catalyst for personal growth.

©2021 More Than a Body, LLC (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

paradigm shift

this was such a good book that really exposed some bad beliefs for me and makes me want to believe, be and do better.

Should be required reading

I relate to so many of the stories in this book and only wish it was required reading for girls and boys alike

Transformative

Everything I didn't know I was looking for. A must read for everyone, especially parents.

Loved this book!

I loved this book! It is very needed in the world today, It’s a bold, but empathetic book that shames no one and empowers all women! Women are more than their bodies!

I want everyone in my life to read this book

WOW! As someone with body dysmorphic disorder this book is LIFE CHANGING. I continue to relisten when I’m having bad body image days. I also can’t believe how often I find myself talking about the ideas talked about here with the people around me, even those with a more “standard” self image than I have. I’ve sent copies to my friends and family. Definitely recommend. There are parts of this book that are clearly VERY liberal. Some may find that annoying. I think it’s doable to overlook parts you don’t agree with and soak up the truths clearly laid out here.

Every woman needs to read this book!

I loved everything about this book! It has such a good message, a must read for all women. Buy it, read it, tell everyone about it.

I LOVE THIS

Amazing message, amazing help, an amazing book. 10000/10 recommend!!! It is so incredibly inspiring!

If you are female or care about females, buy this book now!

One of the most disruptive books I have ever read in all the best ways. It has challenged me to unlearn, relearn, and reframe so much and has empowered me with tools to try to break the cycle of self objectification for my young daughter. I can finally look back on so many memories now with compassion and care rather than shame and judgement. Will be reading this one many more times and working through what I’ve learned with my therapist for many years to come. This should be required reading for all females… no, all humans!

Food for thought

Good info. Lots to think about. I enjoyed it, but like others, found myself a little annoyed sometimes at how disruptive it was for my previous paradigm. I appreciate that though because I want to challenge my thinking.

Perfect blend of straightforward and thoughtful

Excellent, important book. Really wish the chapter on religion could have been skipped over, but otherwise I think a must read for everyone who lives in a body, or loves someone who does!