Summary of Sonya Renee Taylor's The Body Is Not an Apology

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Book Preview:#1 Self-esteem and self-confidence are not the same thing, and can exist without radical self-love, but it’s rarely beneficial when they do. People with high self-esteem and self-confidence are usually arrogant, and don’t necessarily act in a loving way towards others.

#2 Self-acceptance is the first step toward self-love, but it’s not enough. You must learn to love yourself beyond what you can change.

#3 The world is full of violence, injustice, and hunger. These are all things that happen to bodies. If we want a more just, equitable, and compassionate world, we must start by loving our own bodies.

#4 Moving from body shame to radical self-love is a process of inquiry and insight. We must ask ourselves difficult questions from a place of grace and self-confidence.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Feb 11, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669346791

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Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Self-esteem and self-confidence are not the same thing, and can exist without radical self-love, but it’s rarely beneficial when they do. People with high self-esteem and self-confidence are usually arrogant, and don’t necessarily act in a loving way towards others.

#2

Self-acceptance is the first step toward self-love, but it’s not enough. You must learn to love yourself beyond what you can change.

#3

The world is full of violence, injustice, and hunger. These are all things that happen to bodies. If we want a more just, equitable, and compassionate world, we must start by loving our own bodies.

#4

Moving from