YOU: BEING BEAUTIFUL

The authors' earnest reading of their latest guide is deliberate and mechanical at times. But once listeners adapt, these qualities become acceptable aspects of how hard they work to create their outstanding lessons. In this title, one's appearance is the hook, but the theme is how to be more proactive in managing one's health and identity: "Beauty isn't about the parts; it's about how those parts work together to form the whole—the whole you." They show how to integrate one's current and ideal self from the inside out, instead of just dreaming or feeling stuck. This is motivating, accessible advice on ways to look and feel better—from supplements, diet, and exercise to cosmetic enhancements, stress management, and loving relationships. T.W. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2009]