sarahmichigan | Linda Bacon's HAES book

Has anyone else read the new book by Linda Bacon?

I just asked my library to start carrying it, and they ordered it right away - yay! I'm also considering asking the library to do a display on body image and or HAES for International No Diet Day. They do themed displays of books and movies, like "banned books" or "New Year's Resolutions." I saw they had a display on diets for the New Year, so I'd like to see them do something more size-positive. The worst that can happen is they say 'no,' right?

Anyway, I'm almost done reading the HAES book-- I'm on the last chapter, and I recommend it, with some caveats. If you've been doing HAES for a while, some if it may feel old. Also, I think other people have written in a more compelling way on similar topics- I'm thinking "Rethinking Thin" by Gina Kolata and "The Obesity Myth" (also under the title "The Diet Myth") by Paul Campos.

That being said, it'd be a good introduction to HAES for someone who is really a newbie to size acceptance and giving up dieting. It'd also be a good companion to other reading on the topic, especially in that she has a lot of practical hands-on resources, like a letter to health care providers and an eating journal (which can also be found on her excerpts and downloads page). Also, it'd be a good refresher for someone who is has been "doing HAES" for a while but is getting discouraged or is having trouble with certain parts of the process.
Oops- I meant to post a review to the HAES community and posted it to my journal instead. I'll let it stand behind the cut for anyone who is interested in my take on the book who isn't already reading the HAES community, though.