Overcoming overeating vs Fat is a feminist issue

Both "Overcoming overeating" by Jane R. Hirschmann, Carol H. Munter and "Fat is a feminist issue" by Susie Orbach, S ORBACH, Susie Orbach , Susie Orbach are popular choices for readers interested in Appetite disorders and Compulsive behavior. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.

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Overcoming overeating

Jane R. Hirschmann, Carol H. Munter

1988

The reissue of a classic in healthy living, with more than 300,000 copies sold!Diet/binge. good food/bad food. punishment/reward. These are the compulsive eater's nightmares, a long-time pattern of recrimination and guilt that ultimately leads to more overeating and more weight gain. In an updated edition, here is the ground-breaking, step-by-step plan that doesn't control eating habits but cures them instead, once and for all. Overcoming Overeating will show you how to:* Give up dieting forever* Eat from true stomach hunger instead of "mouth hunger"* Stop overeating and lose weight naturally* Move beyond a preoccupation with eating and weight in order to live a more satisfying life

Published 1988
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Fat is a feminist issue

Susie Orbach, S ORBACH, Susie Orbach , Susie Orbach

1978

'A classic that will help you face the demands of 21st century living' Stylist 'Revolutionary' The Times ------ Susie Orbach's seminal work, now established as a worldwide classic, shows how fat is not about food, but rather about politics, defiance, protection, sex, strength, assertion, anger, love. This edition includes a new introduction that explores how the landscape of bodies and food has shifted in our online age, bringing this iconic book to a new generation of readers. ------ 'Groundbreaking in 1978, Orbach's original exploration of the body fascism of diets and body obsession is even more relevant today' Guardian 'A pioneering feminist text' Vice

Published 1978
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to read: Overcoming overeating or Fat is a feminist issue?
Reading difficulty depends on your familiarity with the genre. Check each book's page count and subject matter above, and start with whichever aligns better with books you've enjoyed before.
Can I read Overcoming overeating and Fat is a feminist issue in any order?
Yes — these are standalone works. You don't need to read one before the other unless they're part of the same series.
Which book is better for beginners?
If you're new to this genre, look at the shorter book with broader appeal and start there. You can always come back for the other.

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