A multiracial view of women's eating disorders. Through interviews with women from a range of cultural backgrounds, Thompson takes a rare and vital look at the influence of ethnicity, assimilation, abuse and trauma on women of color's quiet struggle to feel at home in their bodies.

A comprehensive health and wellness guide tailored to African-American women, by former Essence editor Linda Villarosa.

The first-ever multicultural body image anthology, by site found Ophira Edut. Twenty-eight young women and two men reveal a world where bodies come in al their many-splendored shapes, sizes, colors and textures. In doing so, they expand the national dialogue about body image to include race, ethnicity, sexuality and power—issues that, while often overlooked, are intimately linked to how women feel about their bodies.

Through the lens of girls' diaries throughout the 20th century, Brumberg captures the way teenage girls have fixated on their bodies, making appearance into a "project."

A new-generation "Our Bodies, Ourselves," this frank, funky gem from the creators of the website gURL.com combines must-know facts, cool illustrations, and excerpts from girl site members' actual e-mail conversations.

The Beauty Myth exposes the media, advertisements and the cosmetic industries for creating an unattainable beauty standard that leaves women hating their bodies and undeservedly dissappointed with themselves. A great book to read if you feel bad about yourself everytime you open a magazine.

A captivating look at how media, society and family have shaped men's body image.

New York Times science writer Kolata takes a unique look at the diet industry and genetics, debunking myths about weight loss.

For losing 65 pounds in six months, Terry Poulton was once the subject of a magazine cover story. She destroyed her gall bladder in the process, finally realizing that the problem wasn't her body, it was the diet industry. No Fat Chicks tells her tale and gives compelling reasons to ditch Jenny Craig and feel good at any size.

A look at the economic and social pressures that cause women to be obsessed with the pursuit of thinness.

Tired of scantily-clad women advertising alcohol and tobacco? Jean Kilbourne is. In this interesting-but-not-snoozy look at the advertising industry, she argues that attitudes are more influenced by advertising than people think. An engaging, informative read.

An exercise physiologist challenges the conventional wisdom that excess body fat poses a health risk, and presents scientific evidence of the benefits of some body fat.

In this hilarious, messily honest memoir, Lancaster tries to lose weight through dieting and discovers her own truth instead.

The first-ever anthology by women, about women's sports. Contributors include coaches, athletes (pro and non), tomboys, and more.

An informative, insightful and fun book that leads the way to loving your body, whatever your size.

A thorough historical look at the way ads, doctors, and media gave women schizophrenic messages about body size throughout the entire 20th century.

A definitive mind-body wellness book that covers everything from nutrition to fertility to holistic healing.

The must-have book for any woman who wants to understand her body inside and out. First published in 1980, its 25-year anniversary edition was released in 2005 with comprehensive new information.

A hysterically funny, irreverant and real look at how to live happily in the skin you're in.

A collection of multicultural women's experiences with eating disorders -- at last, the silence is broken.

A scientific and sociological look at the rise in obesity among children in America and worldwide.

Contains an essay by AdiosBarbie.com's own Ophira Edut.