"Where hunger is imposed by external circumstances, the act of starvation remains literal, a tragic biological event that does not serve metaphoric or symbolic purposes. It is only in a country where one is able to choose hunger that elective starvation may come to express cultural conflict or even social protest."

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Source : Kim Chernin (1982). “The obsession: reflections on the tyranny of slenderness”, HarperCollins Publishers

Kim Chernin

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“In the 1920s dramatists attacked their subjects as if the inequities could be resolved. Some of the traditional optimism of America lurked behind most of the early plays. But not now. There is no conviction now that the problem will be solved.”
“Much of the Western world emphasizes rationality and reason, but overlooks or ignores the enormous value of intuition and instinctive wisdom.”
“Things happen in the way they usually should. I'm a pretty fatalistic person.”

Source : Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. July 14, 2012.
“There are lots of small businesses in Britain that have a pretty tough time but many of them are also parts of supply chains, the leave side roll out JCB but that's one company, all the experts are saying the economy would take a big hit if we came out of the EU.”
“The only other thing which I think is important is: Don't write a book or start a book with the expectation of communicating a message in a very important way.”
“One of the trends weâ€™re seeing in food and agriculture is more and more consumers wanting to know things about their food and where and how itâ€™s grown and whatâ€™s in it,”
“Two weeks ago at the Greater Glory Gathering Virginia Beach, the Lord spoke to me about contending for a greater outpouring of his presence, signs, and wonders. During this prophetic experience I saw the Revival Healing Angel that had visited us in Lakeland, Florida.”
“Your smile is the most gorgeous curve on your body.”

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