I first read this book in 1978. Twenty-three years later, I am so happy to have just read this again. One of the most valuable questions that Susie Orbach asks is, "How will I be who I wish to be if I look as I am supposed to look?" This is a question allows women to take ownership for their mind, body and soul. It's an excellent question to ask myself, in times when normally I might doubt my eating choices, my beauty, my being enough, or who my ability to be open to others, and still have boundaries in place.I am eternally grateful for this book. Two excellent follow ups to this book, are, "Fat and Furious," by Judi Hollis, then "Overcoming Overeating," by Carol Munter and Jane Hirschmann.