so-so
I finished this book feeling conflicted and overwhelmed. At first it felt hopeful to read a book on beauty and wellness that aligned more with my values, focusing on self-care and facial massage instead of expensive, trendy cosmetic procedures. Gradually, the approach snowballed into more and more intensity around “wellness” habits that can be painted as small efforts, but combined become obsessive and overwhelming.
BirdLaVie There is an aspect of wellness culture that teeters on the edge of toxic, self-loathing, and desperately grasping for ways to appear in a way that society will applaud…an aspect that feels very anti-feminist. I‘m not sure how far towards that toxicity this book leans. 1y
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