Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Audiobook7 hours
The Heavy: A Mother, a Daughter, a Diet - a Memoir
Written by Dara-Lynn Weiss
Narrated by Amanda Tepe
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
3/5
()
Currently unavailable
Currently unavailable
About this audiobook
For readers of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and Bringing Up Bebe, a mother's unflinching memoir about helping her seven year-old daughter lose weight, and the challenges of modern parenting.
When a doctor pronounced Dara-Lynn Weiss's daughter Bea obese at age seven, the mother of two knew she had to take action. But how could a woman with her own food and body issues-not to mention spotty eating habits-successfully parent a little girl around the issue of obesity?
In this much-anticipated, controversial memoir, Dara-Lynn Weiss chronicles the struggle and journey to get Bea healthy. In describing their process-complete with frustrations, self-recriminations, dark humor, and some surprising strategies-Weiss reveals the hypocrisy inherent in the debates over many cultural hot-button issues: from processed snacks, organic foods, and school lunches to dieting, eating disorders, parenting methods, discipline, and kids' self-esteem.
Compounding the challenge were eating environments-from school to restaurants to birthday parties-that set Bea up to fail, and unwelcome judgments from fellow parents. Childhood obesity, Weiss discovered, is a crucible not just for the child but also for parents. She was criticized as readily for enabling Bea's condition as she was for enforcing the rigid limits necessary to address it. Never before had Weiss been made to feel so wrong for trying to do the right thing.
The damned if you do/damned if you don't predicament came into sharp relief when Weiss raised some of these issues in a Vogue article. Critics came out in full force, and Weiss unwittingly found herself at the center of an emotional and highly charged debate on childhood obesity.
A touching and relatable story of loving a child enough to be unpopular, The Heavy will leave readers applauding Weiss's success, her bravery, and her unconditional love for her daughter.
Advance praise for The Heavy
"Have you ever been 'that mother'? You know, the one who others criticize or question? If so, then you know what incredible courage and daring it can take to raise a child in a way that doesn't always meet other people's expectations. Dara-Lynn Weiss is inspirational for her sheer will, her unwavering dedication, and her willingness to take accountability for her own actions. The Heavy is a stark look at imperfect parenting-and why our mistakes make us better parents."-Christine Carter, author of Raising Happiness
"Dara-Lynn Weiss had to defy her child's school, the judgments of other parents, and our fast food culture to rescue her daughter from the epidemic of obesity. Parents should see this as an inspiration-and a wake-up call."-Amy Dickinson, "Ask Amy" advice columnist and author of The Mighty Queens of Freeville
"The Heavy should be required reading for every parent because it tackles-with refreshing honesty-that universal question we'll all face: how to do what's best for our children, even when the kids resist our efforts and society judges our approach. Dara-Lynn Weiss has written a brave book and started a crucial and overdue national conversation."-Abigail Pogrebin, author of One and the Same and Stars of David
When a doctor pronounced Dara-Lynn Weiss's daughter Bea obese at age seven, the mother of two knew she had to take action. But how could a woman with her own food and body issues-not to mention spotty eating habits-successfully parent a little girl around the issue of obesity?
In this much-anticipated, controversial memoir, Dara-Lynn Weiss chronicles the struggle and journey to get Bea healthy. In describing their process-complete with frustrations, self-recriminations, dark humor, and some surprising strategies-Weiss reveals the hypocrisy inherent in the debates over many cultural hot-button issues: from processed snacks, organic foods, and school lunches to dieting, eating disorders, parenting methods, discipline, and kids' self-esteem.
Compounding the challenge were eating environments-from school to restaurants to birthday parties-that set Bea up to fail, and unwelcome judgments from fellow parents. Childhood obesity, Weiss discovered, is a crucible not just for the child but also for parents. She was criticized as readily for enabling Bea's condition as she was for enforcing the rigid limits necessary to address it. Never before had Weiss been made to feel so wrong for trying to do the right thing.
The damned if you do/damned if you don't predicament came into sharp relief when Weiss raised some of these issues in a Vogue article. Critics came out in full force, and Weiss unwittingly found herself at the center of an emotional and highly charged debate on childhood obesity.
A touching and relatable story of loving a child enough to be unpopular, The Heavy will leave readers applauding Weiss's success, her bravery, and her unconditional love for her daughter.
Advance praise for The Heavy
"Have you ever been 'that mother'? You know, the one who others criticize or question? If so, then you know what incredible courage and daring it can take to raise a child in a way that doesn't always meet other people's expectations. Dara-Lynn Weiss is inspirational for her sheer will, her unwavering dedication, and her willingness to take accountability for her own actions. The Heavy is a stark look at imperfect parenting-and why our mistakes make us better parents."-Christine Carter, author of Raising Happiness
"Dara-Lynn Weiss had to defy her child's school, the judgments of other parents, and our fast food culture to rescue her daughter from the epidemic of obesity. Parents should see this as an inspiration-and a wake-up call."-Amy Dickinson, "Ask Amy" advice columnist and author of The Mighty Queens of Freeville
"The Heavy should be required reading for every parent because it tackles-with refreshing honesty-that universal question we'll all face: how to do what's best for our children, even when the kids resist our efforts and society judges our approach. Dara-Lynn Weiss has written a brave book and started a crucial and overdue national conversation."-Abigail Pogrebin, author of One and the Same and Stars of David
Unavailable
Related to The Heavy
Related audiobooks
Breaking Family Ties Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAmish Values for Your Family: What We Can Learn from the Simple Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cleaning House: A Mom's Twelve-Month Experiment to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Really Love Your Adult Child: Building a Healthy Relationship in a Changing World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow to Raise a Conservative Daughter Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMore Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Beyond Her Yes: Reimagining Pro-life Ministry to Empower Women and Support Families in Overcoming Poverty Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTalking with Your Kids about God: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Understanding and Loving Your Child As a Single Parent Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBoys and Girls Learn Differently: A Guide for Teachers and Parents Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Nature Meets Nurture: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Resilient Kids Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPutting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Popular Girls Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Straight Talk on Parenting: A No-Nonsense Approach on How to Grow a Grown-Up Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFamily Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Mother and Child Project: Raising Our Voices for Health and Hope Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hope and Healing for Kids Who Cut: Learning to Understand and Help Those Who Self-Injure Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Safe House: How Emotional Safety Is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Homeschool Hacks: How to Give Your Kid a Great Education Without Losing Your Job (or Your Mind) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Talking With Your Kids About Jesus: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Book We Wish We Had Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDoing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Trans Children in Today's Schools Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Wellness For You
The Highly Sensitive Person Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Silent Patient Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Roxane Gay & Everand Originals: Built for This: The Quiet Strength of Powerlifting Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Happiness Makeover: Overcome Stress and Negativity to Become a Hopeful, Happy Person Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Last House on Needless Street Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Switch on Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, and What It Means to Disappear Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Radical Love: Learning to Accept Yourself and Others Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Grow Up: Becoming the Parent Your Kids Deserve Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health With Facts and Feminism Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5My Heart Is a Chainsaw Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Broken (in the best possible way) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for The Heavy
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
3/5
1 rating0 reviews