Emma Woolf Livres

A comprehensive look at eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia.

A revised edition of the publisher’s inaugural publication in 1990, which won the Pandora Award from Women-in-Publishing. Inspirational in its original format, this new edition features poems, stories, essays and interviews with over 30 women writers, both emerging authors and luminaries of contemporary literature such A.S. Byatt, Saskia Calliste, April De Angelis, Kit de Waal, Carol Ann Duffy, Sian Evans, Philippa Gregory, Mary Hamer, Jackie Kay, Shuchi Kothari, Bryony Lavery, Annee Lawrence, Roseanne Liang, Suchen Christine Lim, Jackie McCarrick, Laura Miles, Raman Mundair, Magda Oldziejewska, Kaite O’Reilly, Jacqueline Pepall, Gabi Reigh, Djamila Ribeiro, Fiona Rintoul, Jasvinder Sanghera, Anne Sebba, Kalista Sy, Debbie Taylor, Madeleine Thien, Claire Tomalin, Ida Vitale, Sarah Waters and the great-niece of Virginia Woolf -Emma Woolf. Together with the original writing workshops plus black and white illustrations. Guest editor Ann Sandham has compiled the new collection to celebrate Aurora Metro’s 30th anniversary as an independent publisher; 20% of profits will to go to the Virginia Woolf statue campaign in the UK. -- Cheryl Robson ― Publisher

A comprehensive guide to staying healthy and well, mentally and physically.

The exploration of societal pressures surrounding body image and weight creates a critical narrative in this book. Emma Woolf examines the obsession with youth, beauty, and perfection, arguing that this relentless pursuit leads to self-hatred and dissatisfaction. She critiques the industries that perpetuate these ideals and offers a path towards self-acceptance and body positivity. By addressing the harmful effects of dieting and societal expectations, Woolf encourages readers to reclaim their bodies and break free from the cycle of guilt and obsession.

The narrative explores the protagonist's long-term abstinence from chocolate, culminating in a moment of indulgence as they unwrap a Kit Kat after a decade. This act challenges the notion that being skinny is more rewarding than the pleasure of enjoying chocolate, highlighting the joy and temptation of indulgence against societal pressures regarding body image.

Lily - How it feels to discover the man you love has taken his life and you cannot attend his funeral or grieve openly. Pippa. - How it feels to discover your husband has taken his life and for years your marriage has been running on a foundation of lies. Harry - How it feels to be torn and in love with two women. I love my wife Pippa and I love Lily. Sometimes it's hard to see there are chinks of light amongst all the darkness. England's Lane explores the cost of marital fidelity and the challenges of single motherhood, the legacy of suicide and the healing power of love.

"I haven't tasted chocolate for over ten years and now I'm walking down the street unwrapping a Kit Kat. Remember when Kate Moss said, 'Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels'? She's wrong: chocolate does. For Christmas I'm giving myself a fresh start. I have to get some extra pounds of weight under my belt; I want to make next year the year that everything changes. At the age of 32, Emma Woolf decided to face the biggest challenge of her life: to let go of her addiction to hunger, exercise and control, and finally beat anorexia. Having met the man of her dreams (and wanting a future and a baby together), she decided it was time to stop starving and start living. And as if that wasn't enough pressure, Emma also agreed to chart her progress in a weekly column for The Times. Honest, hard-hitting and yet romantic, An Apple a Day is a compelling and life-affirming true story of love and recovery.

Byobu reveals a rich inner world, one driven by its meticulous attention to our rich outer one.

Life doesn’t need to be a struggle. Letting go is the strongest thing I’ve ever done… ‘A practical and heartfelt guide to healing for anyone who has suffered from low self-esteem, a lack of confidence, or disordered eating. Woolf writes with intelligence, wisdom and compassion for a generation of women battling an enduring media onslaught of perfectionism. The fightback continues.’Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, The VagendaExploring the issues of love, loss, healing and happiness, this manifesto for freedom from one of feminism’s liveliest voices will guide you on the path to feeling newly, truly confident.

A landmark collection of poetry by one of Latin America's most important living writers.