When Food Is Love

Exploring the Relationship Between Eating and Intimacy

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In this uplifting, revealing book, Roth examines the link between eating disorders and the need for intimacy they often unmask. She shows why many people overeat in an attempt to satisfy their emotional hunger and reveals how to stop this cycle of compulsive behavior.

Product Details

  • Media: Paperback Book, 224 pages
  • Publisher: Plume Books (Jan. 31st, 1993)
  • ISBN-10: 0452268184
  • ISBN-13: 9780452268180
  • Dimensions: 5.38 x 7.96 x 0.61 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.42 lbs

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  • Book Rating 4 out of 5
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    by Kris from Draper, UT | Feb 6, 2010

    This book was absolutely excellent. I would recommend it for anyone struggling with an eating disorder, particularly compulsive overeating, and I would also recommend it to anyone who is getting sick of dieting (aren't we all?)

    I really like how Roth gives us stories about herself and about people she has worked with. I find it much easier to read than just trying to read straight facts. Thankfully, Roth gives plenty of life to her book instead of just boring psychobabble.

    The psychobabble part is awesome though. I found myself startled more than a couple of times with how much I could relate to what Roth was saying. I'm now making my husband read this book so that he can understand my thought processes better.

    I'm not giving concrete examples of what I learned from this book because there is SO MUCH I learned that it would be impossible. Just read this excellent book - it is surely helping to free me from the shackles of constant dieting. What a relief. I'm onto Roth's over works next.


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  • Book Rating 4 out of 5
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    by Allen from Los Angeles, CA | Nov 26, 2007

    I picked this book up 12 years ago and had one of those "ah-hah" moments where the light bulb went on, and I understood that I was overeating for reasons that were complex and emotional, not simply because I loved food or I was "big-boned". I'm so grateful to Geneen Roth for giving me that gift. It was one of the early experiences that led to my 12 years of recovery from food addiction, and ultimately to my writing HUNGRY.


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  • Book Rating 4 out of 5
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    by Loretta from Ottawa, Canada | Mar 16, 2010

    There is an awful lot of hype going on around Geneen Roth lately, with her newest book, Women Food and God. I did find that one a worthwhile read, so when I dropped by the bookstore and they had a whole section of her older books, well, I had to pick at least one of them up.

    I do recommend this for folks looking to explore the whys and wherefores of overeating, but with a caveat: it won't be for everyone. I found it helpful in that it made me think about the deep-rooted reasons for my own compulsions; but my reasons are not necessarily the same ones explored in this book - childhood abuse, abandonment, etc. But I did find a lot of food for thought (heh, no pun intended) and paths for me to explore.

    I don't feel the need to read every one of her books, though - I'm not sure how much more there is to say, really; and I'm at the point where I have to take my own path now.



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    by Cara from Seattle, WA | Dec 9, 2008

    well holy crap. if you've got any kind of messed up relationship w/food, this book will blow your mind. I read it, then read three more by her, then flew to Santa Cruz to do a 5-day workshop with her that was just amazing. It's basically exploring Buddhism via your relationship with eating. She's funny, and clear, and I couldn't put any of her books down.



  • Book Rating 4 out of 5
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    by Monika from Toronto, ON, Canada | Jun 16, 2010

    Geneen writes about her personal struggles ... makes it all more relevant, I think. Easy and enjoyable reading.



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