close
  Cart (0)
Audiobooks > Self-Help >  Spiritual > Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything
Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything Audiobook, by Geneen Roth Play Audiobook Sample

Download Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything Audiobook

3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 (3.00) - 6,537 customer ratings
Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything Audiobook, by Geneen Roth Play Audiobook Sample
FlexPass™ Price: $15.95
$7.95 for new members!(Includes UNLIMITED podcast listening) Add to Cart learn more
OR
Regular Price: $19.95 Add to Cart
Author: Geneen Roth Narrator: Geneen Roth Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Audio Length: Release Date: May 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9781442336612
+ Add to Wish List

Publisher Description

Embraced by Oprah, the #1 New York Times bestselling guide that Anne Lamott called “a hugely important work,” explains the connection between eating and emotion from Geneen Roth, noted authority on mindful eating—now available at a great value.

If you suffer with your relationship with food—you eat too much or too little, think about what you will eat constantly or try not to think about it at all—you can be free. Just look down at your plate. The answers are there. Don’t run. Look. Because when we welcome what we most want to avoid, we contact the part of ourselves that is fresh and alive. We touch the life we truly want and evoke divinity itself.

Now, after three decades of studying, teaching, and writing about what drives our compulsions with food, Geneen Roth adds a profound new dimension to her work in Women Food and God. She begins with her most basic concept: The way you eat is inseparable from your core beliefs about being alive. Your relationship with food is an exact mirror of your feelings about love, fear, anger, meaning, transformation, and, yes, even God. She shows how going beyond both the food and feelings takes you deeper into realms of spirit and soul to the bright center of your own life, and reveals how your relationship with food is the doorway to freedom and what you want most: the demystification of weight loss, and the luminous presence that so many of us call “God.”

First published in 2011 and soaring to popularity after TV and radio features with Oprah, Women Food and God feels just as relevant and transcendent as ever. A knock-your-socks-off ride to a deeply fulfilling relationship with food, your body, and almost everything else, Women Food and God is “a life-changer, one that will free untold women from the tyranny of fear and hopelessness around their bodies,” (Anne Lamott) and most simply, a guide for life.

Download and start listening now!

Quotes

  • “This is a hugely important work, a life-changer, one that will free untold women from the tyranny of fear and hopelessness around their bodied. Beautifully written, a joy to read, rich in both revelation and great humor.”

    - Anne Lamott, author of Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on faith

  • “Geneen Roth has written an extraordinary book—at once beautiful, moving, funny and searing. Most important, she gives us a practical way to use our bodies—along with some of the most difficult parts of our emotional lives—as gracious and transformative portals to our soul.”

    - Rick Foster, coauthor of Happiness & Wealth and How We Choose to Be Happy

  • “Women Food and God is daring, dazzling, funny, comforting, wise and profoundly spiritual. It maps the journey from the darkness of obsession to the pure sense of being in prose so insightful and astonishing it left me breathless. Geneen Roth is an international treasure, and her new book is a gift to us all.”  

    - Gay Hendricks, PhD, author of Five Wishes and Conscious Loving

  • “Geneen Roth does it again! Women Food and God is absolutely mesmerizing. And loaded with insights which can change your life.”

    - Chistiane Northrup, MD, ob/gyn physician and author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause

  • “The author is earnest and intensely sincere in narrating her book. Her subject matter is clearly important to her, and she reads with the conviction that she can improve the listener's life.” 

    - AudioFile

Awards

  • #1 New York Times bestseller
  • Publishers Weekly bestseller

Listeners Also Enjoyed:

> View All...

Take Back Your Life: Ending Your Obsession With Food Audiobook, by
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience Audiobook, by
The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a new foreword Audiobook, by
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art Audiobook, by
Nothing to See Here Audiobook, by
The Dutch House: A Novel Audiobook, by
The Energy Codes: The 7-Step System to Awaken Your Spirit, Heal Your Body, and Live Your Best Life Audiobook, by
The Silent Patient Audiobook, by
Where the Crawdads Sing Audiobook, by
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence Audiobook, by
Educated: A Memoir Audiobook, by
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life Audiobook, by
Behind Closed Doors: A Novel Audiobook, by
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants Audiobook, by
In a Dark, Dark Wood Audiobook, by
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself Audiobook, by
The Glass Castle: A Memoir Audiobook, by
The Alchemist Audiobook, by
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Audiobook, by
The Power Of Positive Thinking The: A Practical Guide To Mastering The Problems Of Everyday Living Audiobook, by

Customer Reviews

Write a Review
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Mmmmm...a lot of stuff I've heard before. Yes, I know I don't always eat because I'm truly hungry. Who does? "

    - Laura, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book, and I'm not really a fan of self-help books. This book really opened my eyes to some of the compulsions and obsessions that people (particularly women) have with food. I would recommend this book to any women. "

    - Katieosborn, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was the first time someone, or anything, understood my obsessions and compulsions with food. While some of the text did make me squirm, the author, for me, touched a place that no therapist has ever been able to. I keep this book on my kindle and read a few passages each day. For the past several weeks my thought patterns about food have shifted and I remain hopeful. "

    - Laura, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was amazing. I finished it in two days, with lots of journaling and thinking and tears shed in between. Roth is able to put into words things I have known about myself, but was never quite able to articulate. She was a yo-yo dieter for her whole life, and learned how to embrace food and her body in a way that has allowed her to help hundreds of women to do the same thing. I highly recommend this book for anyone with food and/or body image issues. "

    - Gina, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Took me a year to read half the book and 10 minutes to skim the rest. Relatively uninteresting and, frankly, totally self involved. Glad it's over!! "

    - Lindsay, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was ok. Had some good parts.... "

    - Mandi, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " 200 page advertisement for her retreats. This book is full of contradictions, and is a hodgepodge of theories with no coherent vein. oh and ONE chapter on spirituality. bollocks. "

    - Anna, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is the voice for the struggle I go through every day! I'm finally realizing that there isn't a magic pill or diet. Instead I need to look inwards. Great for anyone dealing with eating, weight, or just self-esteem. Whether you agree with her or not, I know you'll find it thought provoking. "

    - Becca, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book on food, love how the author writes. "

    - Vanessa, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The title is misleading, it should be Women Food And Spirit. New approach, pleasant read. Did it speak to me? No. "

    - Alice, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " to the point and once again I found myself in many parts of the book "

    - Licienne, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved reading this very inspirational book! "

    - Sherri, 10/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I learned some more tools for dealing with my emotional eating issues. I like her humor. "

    - Therese, 10/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great for anyone with emotional eating problems, which for most women, is what their issue with food usually is. It sounds cheesey, but I love how Geneen Roth's main message is just to love yourself, give yourself a break, take care of yourself by listening to what you need. "

    - Samantha, 8/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It list good reason why women eat when they aren't hungry. "

    - Jennifer, 3/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " waste of time:( "

    - Humaira, 3/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " made me think about the multi-million $ market on weight loss and how women feed it in an attempt to stop "feeding" themselves with the wrong stuff. "

    - Shannon, 12/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Makes you think about your relationships and how they have effected the choices you make. "

    - Michelle, 11/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Picked this book up because it's on the NYT bestseller list. What a surprise and a book that is useful if you want to get ahead of any compulsion, bad habit in your life. The rules for eating at the end are easily substituted with the name of your favorite disfunction. Easy read -- not preachy! "

    - Marcia, 6/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An interesting perspective, and probably right. Compulsive eating really is a symptom of everything else and not really the root problem in and of itself. "

    - Lindsey, 5/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A lot of mumbo jumbo. Started out OK, but became unrealistic and preachy./ "

    - Marilyn, 5/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " awesome, great, very deep, very true! "

    - Jantine, 11/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Have read this book twice...it is compelling and moving "

    - Ginny, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I've read all of Geneen Roth's books and really like her philosophy. This short book was a restatement of such, but with more god this time. Because it didn't include a magic pill to fix everything, I guess I'll have to start following her advice. Again. "

    - Patricia, 10/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Though there is nothing new in this book - from her other books -- I still liked the reminder about eating (or any addictive/obsessive/ciompulisve behavior) -- and how it is a cover-up for actual feelings which you don't want to face. "

    - Penny, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is the voice for the struggle I go through every day! I'm finally realizing that there isn't a magic pill or diet. Instead I need to look inwards. Great for anyone dealing with eating, weight, or just self-esteem. Whether you agree with her or not, I know you'll find it thought provoking. "

    - Becca, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So many great insights. I just wish she didn't swear so much, because she has so many great things to say. "

    - Debcrittenden, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Some stuff in here really hit home, but I just felt like the book was randomly put together. I wouldn't even know how to begin to go about applying this system to my life. "

    - Lindsey, 5/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not quite what I thought it was going to be, but not necessarily horrible either. "

    - Kristi, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The best book I've read on women's relationship with food. "

    - Trish, 4/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Geneen Roth is starting to outdo herself, guys. "

    - Erin, 4/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The title sounds interesting, but the books is really just about compulsive eating and self-help. "

    - Julie, 4/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Replace "food" with a different addiction/obsession and presto! this book could apply to anyone. "

    - Elizabeth, 4/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow! I have been talking to everyone about the concepts in this book. For me it wasn't really about women, food or God---it was about why we eat when we are not hungry. And the answer to that question was pretty revolutionary and throws out most traditional dieting "norms". "

    - Sarah, 4/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book had a lot of strong points but I wanted more. I enjoyed it well enough that I will be reading other works Geneen Roth has written. "

    - Terri, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " If you actually read past the first 70 something pages, you'll start to get some good stuff. "

    - Dee, 4/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It's like most self help books. Embrace yourself. Don't eat while distracted. Boom, that is the gist of it. "

    - Gloria, 4/10/2011

About the Author

Geneen Roth is the author of the bestseller When Food is Love and multiple other titles. She has conducted workshops and retreats for over ten years. She is a frequent contributor to many publications including Salon, Huffington Post, and Good Housekeeping and has appeared on numerous national television and radio shows.