Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #119640 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-01
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

Synopsis
Mica Paris has been famous since her teenage years. Her rapid success as a singer meant that she was bullied into slimming and had an unhealthy obsession with her appearance. For years she dieted, ate badly and was unhappy. A crisis forced her to sit up and realise that she could change her bad habits and think differently about herself. Mica feels that many women's negative self-image is encouraged by the media's constantly damaging messages: about striving to be a size zero, fear of getting old, need for cosmetic surgery and an insatiable thirst for material goods. How is it, she asks, that our role models are anorexics and drug addicts? We need to remember where true happiness comes from, stand firm and be proud of who and what we are. In BEAUTIFUL WITHIN, Mica talks about her shift of emphasis from being thin to being fit, the adjustments she made and good habits she cultivated: moderate exercise, a ban on diets, a powerful change in outlook. She also discusses how she has gained strength from her spirituality and how it gives her a sense of optimism.With a mix of practical tips and honest personal revelations, BEAUTIFUL WITHIN is an inspiring look at how we can all turn our lives around and choose a healthy, sane way to live.

Customer Reviews

Simple, sensible, straightforward advice.
I also bought this book on the spur of the moment and am so pleased I did.

As others have said, it's a very easy read but that doesn't in anyway lessen the message, and even within the first few pages, this book had given me two blinding moments of clarity and understanding.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who's either feeling a bit deflated and confused by life, or for anyone who's looking to continue developing themselves to be the best that they can be.

Highly recommended!
I only bought this book on the spur of the moment, but what a great read!

Lovely, easy to read style I have really warmed to Mica Paris as she not only talks to you like your lifelong best mate, but also opens her own heart to share her lifes ups and downs.

This is a really inspirational and uplifting read, I really enjoyed reading it and would make it a must read for women everywhere.

BUY IT!

Straight talking and honest!
Easy to read book with some excellent advice. Straight talking, highly recommended for young women. The book is like listening to a friend speak to you. Honest and full of wisdom. Mica has proved herself to be a great role model to young people that need to be confident about being exactly who they really are.