Download or read book Unapologetic Beauty written by Joanna Frueh and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A startlingly powerful collaboration reimagines female beauty What is beauty without pain? Compromise is what our culture offers women: cinching, pinching, cutting, shaving, scraping, starving, and, of course, lifting and separating, all in service of one sharply circumscribed model purported to be pleasing—but not to most, if any, women. This extraordinary book reimagines beauty at its most provocative and fetishized locus: the female breast. Artist, writer, and scholar Joanna Frueh scrutinizes ideals of beauty and sensuality, often motivated by her experiences with breast cancer. Frances Murray, her friend and collaborator for more than thirty years, documents Frueh’s journey of unapologetic beauty in a series of intimate, dazzlingly original photographs before and after her bilateral mastectomy and chemotherapy. Reflecting with insight, directness, and humor—and with contributions from a breast surgeon, an oncologist, and artists and scholars who have had breast cancer—Frueh arrives at a new, liberating view of beauty and of the sensual pleasure found in transformative self-acceptance. Central to this reckoning is her documentation and critique of the notion of hyperbeauty (the flash of flesh appeal, hyperthin, hyperfeminine, hyperbosomy, hypersexy, and hyperyoung sold at the global 24/7 beauty bazaar) and her playful, inventive presentation of tools for remaking minds and hearts disfigured by self-denying ideals. In its bracing critique, passionate argument, and compelling narrative—all illustrative of its own unapologetic beauty—this collaboration is a performance of startling power, stirring to consider and a pleasure to behold.

Download or read book And Bloom The Art of Aging Unapologetically written by Denise Boomkens and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *** 'Are you aging fabulously? Here's how.' Anna Murphy, The Times 'A lovely book celebrating female beauty over 40.' Top Sante 'You become what you see. What you see determines what you believe - and the most powerful way of inspiring people is with images. My goal with AndBloom is to motivate women to embrace life without fear. To provide examples of women between the age of 40 and, currently, 100, so that any woman can open this book and see themselves recognized.' Denise Boomkens launched the AndBloom project on Instagram in 2018, to create a 'happy place for women over 40' - a community where women can be themselves and where aging is celebrated instead of feared. In this, her first book, she shares her own experiences of aging and brings together portraits and interviews with more than 100 extraordinary 'ordinary' women to create both a gloriously illustrated celebration of female beauty over 40 and an empowering handbook to aging happily.

Download or read book Unapologetic written by Francis Spufford and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Francis Spufford's Unapologetic is a wonderfully pugnacious defense of Christianity. Refuting critics such as Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and the "new atheist" crowd, Spufford, a former atheist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, argues that Christianity is recognizable, drawing on the deep and deeply ordinary vocabulary of human feeling, satisfying those who believe in it by offering a ruthlessly realistic account of the grown-up dignity of Christian experience. Fans of C. S. Lewis, N. T. Wright, Marilynne Robinson, Mary Karr, Diana Butler Bass, Rob Bell, and James Martin will appreciate Spufford's crisp, lively, and abashedly defiant thesis. Unapologetic is a book for believers who are fed up with being patronized, for non-believers curious about how faith can possibly work in the twenty-first century, and for anyone who feels there is something indefinably wrong, literalistic, anti-imaginative and intolerant about the way the atheist case is now being made.

Download or read book Unapologetic written by Charlene Carruthers and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manifesto from one of America's most influential activists which disrupts political, economic, and social norms by reimagining the Black Radical Tradition. Drawing on Black intellectual and grassroots organizing traditions, including the Haitian Revolution, the US civil rights movement, and LGBTQ rights and feminist movements, Unapologetic challenges all of us engaged in the social justice struggle to make the movement for Black liberation more radical, more queer, and more feminist. This book provides a vision for how social justice movements can become sharper and more effective through principled struggle, healing justice, and leadership development. It also offers a flexible model of what deeply effective organizing can be, anchored in the Chicago model of activism, which features long-term commitment, cultural sensitivity, creative strategizing, and multiple cross-group alliances. And Unapologetic provides a clear framework for activists committed to building transformative power, encouraging young people to see themselves as visionaries and leaders.

Download or read book Beauty Reinvented written by Nikol Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going gray in your thirties is not easy. It's not what society says is right or OK. I wanted to share my journey with women all over the world and let you know by example that it's OK to be your authentic self no matter what society says. It's time to break the beauty rules Ladies and embrace your authentic self. It's time that we stop making excuses, stop being insecure and buying into the advertisements, glossy magazines, and commercials that only show women with colored hair. In this book, I will show you how to conquer your fear of the unknown and taboo world of going gray, build self-confidence that stands out in a crowd and embrace your authentic self. You will be one strong, fierce, bold woman ready to welcome your gorgeous gray once you finish this book. I will hold your hand through all of the emotional ups and downs because I have been there, I will give you the strength to keep moving forward when you are down and feeling "frumpy and old" I will pick you up and make you feel alive and beautiful again. Packed with self-assessments, humor, and grit. I will share my expert beauty secrets that will help you with your transition into new makeup color palettes, and of course, the best skin care and hair care tips to keep you on point. I am sharing interviews with real women that have gone gray and what their experiences have been and great advice for you in your gray hair journey. Sit back, get comfortable and celebrate yourself with one of my signature cocktails at the beginning of each chapter. I am not going to tell you that going gray will be an easy journey but I am here for you every step of the way, and together you will be able to get encouraging new advice that will allow you to push through the bumps in the uncomfortable gray road ahead. Are you ready to say YES to your gray hair journey? Well then, Ladies. Let's Get This Beauty Started.

Download or read book Stripped Down written by Anna Brooke and published by The Unapologetic Voice House . This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I didn’t want to think about spiritual woo-woo or goddesses or mindfulness. But Legs, without even deliberately intending to, led me to see that all those things supported my individuality while helping me be of more service to my students. She led by example, keeping her sharp sense of humor even as she maintained her kindness and sensitivity.” - Jo Weldon, Headmistress of the New York School of Burlesque and author of The Burlesque Handbook Stripped Down is about one woman’s journey into deeper levels of acceptance and love of herself through the powerful art form of burlesque. When she was young, she “felt adrift...like I was water, taking the shape of whatever container I was currently poured into." Like many, she felt anxious around her appearance, struggling with an eating disorder and toxic beauty standards. When Anna discovers a vibrant form of self-expression in the most unlikely of places, the rest of her life begins. She explores her growth and development through the book, but even more: in sharing her story, she can teach every reader the same things she learned. Chapters include: • Why This and Why Me? • Burlesque the Beginning: The Celebration of the Sensual, Sacred Feminine • The Myth of Separation: How Being "Not Enough" Led Me to Burlesque • Hiding the Magic: Fear and Limitations of the Female Form & Feminine Energy • Judgment: Releasing the Ties that Bind • Burlesque as Medicine: The Revolution Starts Within • Making Peace with the Body Anna, through her alter ego Legs Malone, explores what creates limitations - money, power, misogyny, trauma, systemic racism, shame - to help the reader break free. By saying yes to the messages that lie deep in her heart, she shows us how the opinions, judgments and fears of others fall away as her unexpected path emerges - and how you can do it too, with or without burlesque. As she says so eloquently in Stripped Down, "When one person makes the brave choice to own their joy and honor their unique voice, it acts as a giant game of dominoes. Inspiration and recognition build and resonate with each dropped and fallen thought of not-enoughness." If Yes Please, Year of Yes and Girl, Wash Your Face had a baby birthed by Dita von Teese, it would be this book.

Download or read book Optic Subwoof written by Douglas Kearney and published by Wave Books. This book was released on 2022-12-13 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optic Subwoof is a collection of talks that poet and National Book Award finalist Douglas Kearney presented for the Bagley Wright Lecture Series in 2020 and 2021. As kinetic on the page as they are in person, these lectures offer an urgent critique of the intersections between violence and entertainment, interrogating the ways in which poetry, humor, visual art, music, pop culture, and performance alternately uphold and subvert this violence. With genius precision and an avant-garde sensibility, Kearney examines the nuances around Black visibility and its aestheticization. In myriad ways, Optic Subwoof is a book that establishes Kearney as one of the most dynamic writers and thinkers of the twenty-first century.

Download or read book My Traditional Dil E Maa written by Shalini & Brajesh and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hi, I am Rohan – the best son in the world. And my girlfriend Milli is also the best. I just wish she had a different surname, though. My mom says she doesn’t like her. My parents are very particular about surnmaes. Now, Milli is very supportive. She is even ready to convert her caste, but there’s no havan or pooja (ritual). Damn! First of all, can our priests invent that, please? And secondly, what do I do now? Look inside to see how my highway-like life suddenly shifts to an old pot-holic lane if I ever win the surname battle.

Download or read book Teaching Beautiful Brilliant Black Girls written by Omobolade Delano-Oriaran and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2021-03-27 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be a part of the radical transformation to honor and respect Beautiful Brilliant Black Girls! This book is a collective call to action for educational justice and fairness for all Black Girls – Beautiful, Brilliant. This edited volume focuses on transforming how Black Girls are understood, respected, and taught. Editors and authors intentionally present the harrowing experiences Black Girls endure and provide readers with an understanding of Black Girls’ beauty, talents, and brilliance. This book calls willing and knowledgeable educators to disrupt and transform their learning spaces by presenting: Detailed chapters rooted in scholarship, lived experiences, and practice Activities, recommendations, shorter personal narratives, and poetry honoring Black Girls Resources centering Black female protagonists Companion videos illustrating first-hand experiences of Black Girls and women Tools in authentically connecting with Black Girls so they can do more than survive – they can thrive.

Download or read book The Food Lover s Companion to the Napa Valley written by Lori Lyn Narlock and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2003-02 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first of its kind: an insider's food guide to that gourmand's paradise, the Napa Valley. Author and longtime resident Lori Lyn Narlock goes behind the scenes to discover where chefs shop, the best places to take a cooking class, or where to get a grapeseed oil massage. With complete details on the where, when, how, and how much, plus dozens of artful black-and-white photographs, this indispensible guide for food lovers even includes 50 recipes honoring the region's local specialties. It's a mouthwatering roster of the best that Napa has to offer.

Download or read book Makeup in the World of Beauty Vlogging written by Clare Douglass Little and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection studies beauty vlogging as a phenomenon operating at the intersection of celebrity culture, digital communities, and the cosmetics industry. Exploring subjects ranging from race and gender to disability and religion, the chapters examine how the genre has impacted social media landscapes and gender expression. The contributors analyze how beauty vlogging makes community and economic success seem accessible for viewers as well as how the beauty vlog itself can function as a platform for enacting and inspiring social commentary and change. Makeup in the World of Beauty Vlogging studies the cultural phenomenon of the beauty vlog as a space where audiences and vloggers find a voice and a means of personal expression via the potentially subversive power of makeup and social media.

Download or read book SOUNDLESS ECHOES A Collection Of Short Stories written by Prachi Prangya Agasti and published by Puffins Publishers Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love can pull you out of an everlasting darkness of solitude and despair but it can also demolish a heart slowly beyond repairs. It’s a beautiful tragedy, a pain that lulls your heart into nothingness. SOUNDLESS ECHOES is a collection of such delicate, aching stories that take you on a ride to infinity and beyond. We live in a world bereft of love, like deserts craving for water, for a brief moment of solace. We are travelers, treading on our journeys with a hand to hold on to or alone with a dream that, perhaps, there is always someone to love and to be loved. ECHOES signifies countless emotions of should haves or could haves, it delves deeper into the hearts of people that have been portrayed encapsulating a mortal world. They are like the sound of thunder, patters of rain, wind or waves crashing against the shore but soundless like emptiness, longing, pain or regrets. These stories aim to capture the echoes of sad, forgotten wars raging inside the heart, long summers, coldest winters and sweet autumns that keep resonating for a long time.

Download or read book ALMOST Story Of Darya Qamar written by Prachi Prangya Agasti and published by Puffins Publishers Private Limited. This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does 'meant to be' mean anyway? We crash and fall for the things that seem so unreal and we keep asking them and our hearts, what exactly would be the loss and how painful it's going to be? Can we even define the intensity of what we are going to lose? Darya and Qamar, their story is like the tale of the sea and the moon; how beautifully they fit but can never stay together. They longed for the rain amidst the blazing summer knowing they can never let this feeling go. They have been like beautiful sunsets, the moment where the sun radiates warmth and a sense of peace and calmness before dipping below the horizon. They wanted to remember their smiles, adventures and too much of their heart. But what if they have held this feeling too close and too long to usher abundance of misery into their hearts? Love, with this we have reality vs probability. How far would you go to blur the lines, to live a life where there is love even if it's the shortest forever that exists?

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Download or read book Writing by Heart written by Meredith Heller and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Write to Explore and Express the Wild Beauty of Your Heart Meredith Heller invites you to write as a path toward self-understanding and as a lifelong refuge of steadfast friendship with yourself. She used the power of writing to heal and save her own life, and now she teaches others to do the same. In this book, Meredith shares the techniques she developed to help people from all walks of life explore their emotions, find their voice, and better navigate life’s challenges. Filled with potent exercises and inspiring poems from the author and her students, Writing by Heart is a must-read for anyone, from seasoned writer to novice, who wants to discover the transformative power of writing.

Download or read book Glamour Revolution written by Sergio Rijo and published by SERGIO RIJO. This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glamour Revolution: Unleashing Your Inner Star Power" is not just a book; it's your guide to a dazzling transformation. Discover the art of self-discovery as you explore passions, talents, and the facets of your identity that make you shine. This enchanting journey goes beyond mere self-help – it's an invitation to a fearless embrace of authenticity. Dive into the chapters that unveil the transformative power of self-expression, guiding you through the art of personal reinvention. Whether it's through fashion, makeup, or a shift in mindset, learn to express your true self with unapologetic flair. This book is a celebration of building unshakeable confidence, overcoming doubts, and boldly stepping into the spotlight of your own life. Navigate challenges, setbacks, and criticism while maintaining focus on your goals. Cultivate a supportive community, understanding the significance of chosen families and positive connections. Explore the profound connection between self-love and acceptance, celebrating your flaws and strengths alike. "Glamour Revolution" inspires you to leave a legacy that reflects your true essence, making a lasting impression on the world. Whether you're in the world of entertainment or navigating your personal journey, this guide encourages you to live boldly, authentically, and with unapologetic flair. Through the pages of "Glamour Revolution," you'll be inspired to join the movement, embrace your unique journey, and unleash your inner star power. It's time to dance to the rhythm of your authentic and extraordinary self.

Download or read book 7 Power Habits of An Unapologetic Christian Woman Single or Dating written by Shekeda Holland and published by Shekeda Holland. This book was released on 2023-12-24 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every woman is fashioned with the capacity to bear the seed of change in society. But, since the fall of mankind, women have been pushed to the background and made to think that to be a woman means living apologetically through life —constantly dictated to and subjugated in society. However, this mode of existence isn’t the eternal template God designed for any woman -single or dating. While women in today's world live in constant fear, insecurity, and fight silent battles trying to break through the tiny little box of societal norms, Shekeda Holland, in 7 Power Habits of Unapologetic Christian Women,has set a divine guide for you to live free from external control and intimidation. This book takes you through the 7 habits needed for living beyond the false realities of our time. To be a woman isn’t synonymous with weakness but strength and a world of possibilities. Our world is yet to see the jaw-dropping capacity and influence of a woman who lives unapologetically and free from the limitations of her culture. Are you ready to take an adventurous journey into this book as you explore; -Prayer as a core part of an unapologetic woman’s life -How trust is one of the backbones of the unapologetic woman -How faith turns a woman into a fearless being—daring the impossible -God’s will for the purity, honor, and dignity of a woman -And how love gives life to everything around her It's time to break free; this masterpiece is a divine emancipator for all women!