Kim Chernin
Kim Chernin (1940-2020) was an American author, feminist, and psychotherapist known for her work on women's body image issues, eating disorders, and cultural norms of beauty and femininity. She wrote several influential books, including 'The Obsession: Reflections on the Tyranny of Slenderness', 'The Hungry Self: Women, Eating and Identity', and 'In My Mother's House', which explore these themes through a combination of personal narrative, cultural analysis, and psychological insight.
Books
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1. In My Mother's House
"In My Mother's House" is a poignant exploration of the complex relationship between a daughter and her mother, set against the backdrop of the daughter's journey to understand her own identity and the influence of her mother's past. The narrative delves into themes of feminism, psychoanalysis, and Jewish cultural heritage, as the daughter grapples with her mother's expectations and the weight of generational trauma. Through a blend of memoir and fiction, the book examines the intricate bonds of family and the struggle for self-definition in the shadow of a powerful maternal figure.
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