Financial Fitness
10-30-13 - Mom in the Mirror
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- Category: Authors
- Published: Monday, 28 October 2013 07:00
A book for every woman who has ever doubted herself or her self-worth after the birth of a child. Click here for Brock's interview with Emily Wierenga, co-author of "Mom in the Mirror: Body Image, Beauty, and Life after Pregnancy" from this week's Wednesday Bookmark, brought to you by Salem Storehouse!
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Mom in the Mirror: Body Image, Beauty, and Life after Pregnancy is for every woman who has ever doubted herself or her self-worth after the birth of a child. Because most women spend much of their lives attempting to change their bodies, it's not surprising that the weight gain that comes along with pregnancy (and post-pregnancy), coupled with the challenges of parenting, only exacerbate issues with weight, body image, disordered eating, and self-esteem.
Drawing on the wisdom of eating disorders expert Dr. Dena Cabrera, as well as the personal experiences of former anorexic Emily Wierenga, Mom in the Mirror is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual response to a female generation seeking its true identity in an appearance-based world. With chapters that deal with bruises from the past, misconceptions about pregnancy, life before and after children, marriage and motherhood, spiritual and physical nourishment, relationships with friends and family, and the changing role of a mother as her children age, it is a holistic approach to the age-old questions: Who am I, and why am I here? Comprising personal stories, expert advice, reflection questions, and helpful tools, this book is an inspiring read intended for women everywhere who want to restore a positive body image and to overcome the insecurities that arise when pregnancy is over and child-rearing begins.
About the Authors
Emily T. Wierenga is a wife, mother and foster mother of four boys, commissioned artist, award-winning journalist, columnist, and author of Chasing Silhouettes: How to Help a Loved One Battling an Eating Disorder (Ampelon, 2012) and A Promise in Pieces (Abingdon Press, Fall of 2013). Emily is a monthly contributor to A Deeper Story, She Loves, and Prodigal Magazine, as well as an occasional contributor to TheHighCalling.
emilywierenga.com
facebook.com/ewierenga
twitter.com/emily_wierenga
Dr. Dena Cabrera is a mother of two children. She is a licensed psychologist and serves as the clinical director of adolescent services at Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders, where she manages the day to day activities of residents and staff.
rosewoodranch.com
facebook.com/RosewoodRanchCenters
twitter.com/RosewoodCenters
