How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Tim...
"How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time" by Amy Larocca is a critically acclaimed exploration of the wellness industry and its impact on women's lives. The book delves into the multibillion-dollar industry, scrutinizing the promises and profits made by wellness practices and products. With a focus on alternative therapies, personal growth, and public health, Larocca offers a nuanced analysis of how the beauty and fashion industries have perpetuated the notion of self-care as a means of achieving an ideal physique and state of well-being. The book's insightful and engaging examination of the wellness industry has made it a must-read for those interested in the complexities of modern health and self-care trends.
Specifications
| Topic | Wellness |
| LCCN | 2024-028622 |
| Item Length | 8.5 in |
| Dewey Decimal | 613/.0424 |
| Intended Audience | Trade |
| Publication Year | 2025 |
| Type | Textbook |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Dewey Edition | 23/eng/20240730 |
| Language | English |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780525655534 |
| Item Height | 1.2 in |
| ISBN-10 | 0525655530 |
| Author | Amy Larocca |
| LC Classification Number | RA427.8L285 2025 |
| Item Width | 5.8 in |
| Item Weight | 15.4 Oz |
| Number Of Pages | 304 Pages |
«How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time» by Amy Larocca is a critically acclaimed exploration of the wellness industry and its impact on women’s lives. The book delves into the multibillion-dollar industry, scrutinizing the promises and profits made by wellness practices and products. With a focus on alternative therapies, personal growth, and public health, Larocca offers a nuanced analysis of how the beauty and fashion industries have perpetuated the notion of self-care as a means of achieving an ideal physique and state of well-being. The book’s insightful and engaging examination of the wellness industry has made it a must-read for those interested in the complexities of modern health and self-care trends.
