tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359398560678238497.post7859221663397698222..comments2023-04-26T03:13:13.422-04:00Comments on It's My Genre, Baby.: Review: Good Girls Don't Get Fat by Robyn SilvermanMeoskophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958207651831220920noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359398560678238497.post-33815029122048680802013-01-31T17:25:31.428-05:002013-01-31T17:25:31.428-05:00In 2000, I wrote 'Largely Happy' a book wh...In 2000, I wrote 'Largely Happy' a book which (siting all the research) said pretty much the same thing as Robyn's book. In 2004 I followed it with 'Happy Kids, Healthy Kids' (I wanted to cal it 'Largely Happy Kids' but Random House didn't agree :) once more showing parents how damaging it is to hold a certain body type as 'perfect' and their own child as less so.<br />We are all working together to change people's minds about their bodies and I heartily applaud Robyn for publishing 'Good girls'Zola the Gorgonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569877587588044249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359398560678238497.post-26384796046235870102010-11-11T16:39:19.603-05:002010-11-11T16:39:19.603-05:00jinap - Thanks. I am actually not sure how to appr...jinap - Thanks. I am actually not sure how to approach that conversation. <br /><br />It frustrates me that we who love the genre can't make the distinctions between romance, erotica and 'out there' even today. Sometimes it feels like it was easier to do so then.Meoskophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958207651831220920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359398560678238497.post-21517227585400662342010-11-11T16:20:12.891-05:002010-11-11T16:20:12.891-05:00Hey, this comment has nothing to do with your revi...Hey, this comment has nothing to do with your review - I just followed the link over from a comment you made at Smart Bitches, Trashy Books.<br /><br />I just wanted to thank you for making the point that Purity's Passion was not representative of all romance during the 70s.jinaphttp://jinaplume.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359398560678238497.post-58779364665337421472010-10-26T14:47:32.318-04:002010-10-26T14:47:32.318-04:00Thank you, Meoskop, for recommending "The Hun...Thank you, Meoskop, for recommending "The Hundred Year Diet." I wrote the book in order to illustrate that all fad diets are the same - very low calorie starvation plans - simply masquerading as something else. "Don't let anyone, not your physician, not your best friend, not anyone! tell you not to go on this diet" - is often part of the introduction. In other words, you are an insider and part of a special group. I really appreciate that you have suggested the book for adolescents. Peer pressure, body image concerns, and hormonal changes can make fad diets of all types even more dangerous at this stage, and certainly do absolutely nothing to teach good nutritional habits. To learn more about the book, you can visit the website: www.thehundredyeardiet.com.susan yagerhttp://thehundredyeardiet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359398560678238497.post-80797591368396260292010-10-26T14:26:28.841-04:002010-10-26T14:26:28.841-04:00Thank you for the great review, Meoskop! Yes, oran...Thank you for the great review, Meoskop! Yes, orannia, I agree, that the information you read in Good Girls Don't Get Fat equate to more than just body image-- it's about self worth, confidence, and the ability to see someone for their strengths rather than what society frames as weaknesses. <br /><br />The more we can engage in these kinds of conversations and the more we can get the information highlighted in Good Girls Don't Get Fat out to parents, educators, and anyone who touches the lives of girls, the more we'll ensure that girls thrive despite negative messages about weight and size.<br /><br />Again, many thanks. Orannia, can't wait to hear what you think of the book-- and others who read this review as well! Please stop by my website and let me know your thoughts.<br /><br />Warm regards,<br />Dr. RobynDr. Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07478263308643986982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359398560678238497.post-83604082516122087422010-10-26T13:56:23.978-04:002010-10-26T13:56:23.978-04:00I really am pushing everyone I know to read it. Th...I really am pushing everyone I know to read it. There's a web site if you want more information - <br /><br />http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/about/Meoskophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958207651831220920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359398560678238497.post-51971762757638514102010-10-26T03:28:57.139-04:002010-10-26T03:28:57.139-04:00I think I need to read this book. And I think Dr S...I think I need to read this book. And I think Dr Silverman's comments can equate not just to weight but to self esteem in general. A child's psyche is to fragile...<br /><br />Thank you meoskop!oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.com