Cover image for The gospel of wellness : gyms, gurus, goop, and the false promise of self-care / Rina Raphael.
TITLE:
The gospel of wellness : gyms, gurus, goop, and the false promise of self-care / Rina Raphael.
Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
New York : Henry Holt and Company,
Physical Description:
345 p.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it's juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest roots into a $4.4 trillion entity and a full-blown movement promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. But why suddenly are we all feeling so unwell? The truth is that deep within the underbelly of self-care-hidden beneath layers of clever marketing-wellness beckons with a far stronger, more seductive message than health alone. It promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control. Vividly told and deeply reported, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how this obsession is a direct result of women feeling dismissed, mistreated, and overburdened.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781250793003