
This is a saga both serious and ridiculous of how the author came to love her body and listen to it, even when it whispered nonsensical things. Embracing Willendorf: A Witch's Way of Loving Your Body to Health and Fitness is a kind of memoir, a story of walking and pondering, of thongs and tight Levis. And it is about transformation. About choosing to be healthier and achieving that through a wonderfully simple idea--that when we love our bodies, we will do what we need to do to nourish these exquisite and beautiful machines. Try out the tasty and healthy recipes in the back, then pick up a few rather naughty books from the suggested reading list. Because once you start loving your body, all sorts of interesting opportunities may present themselves. This book is your personal recipe with the ingredients for living a rich and vibrant life--and perhaps discovering your true self in the process. Embrace your life and your strong physical self. Embrace your Willendorf.
Embracing Willendorf reads like a friendly conversation with a beloved wise woman. It is full of encouragement, gently worded suggestions, and loving advice. Ms. Ballard shares stories of her own journey to a strong, healthy body with humor and honesty. She leads us through both the triumph of fitting into coveted blue jeans and the travail of hitting a crazy-making plateau in her weight loss. There is good practical advice about exercise and meal portions and a balanced diet, intermixed with good spiritual advice about listening to your heart, setting intentions, and journaling about your experiences. Embracing Willendorf is a fine guidebook for the journey into loving your body and treating it well. I highly recommend it. - Alice Rain