The Truth About Beauty

By Kat James (Beyond Words Publishing, $15.95)

Kat James knows what it is like to fall prey to the beauty industry. As a young woman Kat developed a compulsive eating disorder that destroyed her body, looks, and mind. Becoming a makeup artist to the stars did not help her feelings about her body and her obsession grew deeper. However, a life-altering event changed her perception of beauty, food, and health, and pushed her toward the path of love. In The Truth About Beauty, Kat dives deep into the roots of beauty. She explains that only through healthy behavior and loving ourselves can we reveal our inner glow. Chapters cover everything from the foods that hinder our beauty (and cause many other ailments) to natural skincare and exercise, providing a truly comprehensive insider's view of the world of beauty. Each chapter will motivate you to think about your thought and behavior patterns and will provide you with the tools you need to create a beautiful life—inside and out.

—M.B.S.

July/August 2003