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Book Description
When the hunger becomes all-consuming, where do you turn for nourishment that truly satisfies? Kimber Simpkins faced this question daily as she battled anorexia and a deeply troubled relationship with her own body. In this honest memoir, she chronicles her path from self-hatred to self-acceptance, revealing how ancient wisdom traditions became her unexpected guides to healing.
Tired of endless dieting cycles and body dissatisfaction, Simpkins embarked on a quest to understand the roots of her suffering. What she discovered through yoga and Buddhist teachings transformed her understanding of hunger itself. The emptiness she felt wasn't merely physical but stemmed from a profound spiritual void that no amount of food restriction or body manipulation could fill.
With unflinching honesty and surprising moments of humor, Simpkins invites readers into her world of perfectionism and inner criticism. She shows how meditation and yogic practices gradually softened her harshest judgments and taught her to inhabit her body with compassion rather than contempt. Her journey reveals that true fullness comes not from external validation or physical perfection, but from embracing ourselves completely.
This memoir offers hope to anyone struggling with self-acceptance, demonstrating that even the most entrenched patterns of self-rejection can be transformed through spiritual practice and genuine self-love. Simpkins proves that becoming truly full is possible for us all.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 312 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
- ✓ Explore Biography
- ✓ Explore Patients
- ✓ Learn practical meditation techniques
- ✓ Understand psychological principles
- ✓ Understand Buddhist philosophy and practice
- ✓ Explore Therapeutic use
- ✓ Explore yoga philosophy and practice
