Blog Tour: Ugly as Sin

Summary: “The truth is that we all have felt ugly.  The sin is that we let this word shame us, control us, and define us.”

– Toni Raiten-D’Antonio, LCSW

Have you heard about the Ugly Problem?  Vanity and disgust over our looks, our weight, our inevitable aging have become commonplace-even expected-but their pervasiveness and control over our well being, our decision-making, and our identity have gotten out of control!  Ugly as Sin is a brave and searingly honest exploration of the taboo subject of ugliness and how it affects every one of us in a direct and profound way.

The fear of being ugly has poisoned our minds, impeded our spirits, and sidetracked us from what really matters.  This universal fear, which psychotherapist Toni Raiten-D’Anotonio calls “ugliphobia” affects how we develop as individuals, how we relate to each other, and, most of all, how we feel about ourselves.  Our politics, religion, and cultural development even rely heavily on appearance-based bigotry that acts as the last acceptable form of prejudice.  Ugly as Sin is a provocative and timely call to action to reverse the devastating repurcussions of the Ugly Problem.

Overcoming ugliphobia begins with having the courage to embrace our own ugliness and, in the process, accept our humanity.  That sounds easier said than done, which is why it is with profound empathy and wisdom that Raiten-D’Anotonio ultimately offers readers inspiration, hope, and peace.

My Thoughts: I haven’t had a chance to read this yet. Sometimes life gets in the way. But, I will be posting a review soon. For now, I will say that I’m excited to read this one. Lord knows this is an issue that I struggle with a lot.

Source: Received as part of a blog tour promotion on TLC Book Tours.

About the Author: Toni Raiten-D’Antonio, LCSW, is a well-known psychotherapist with a thriving private practice in Suffolk County, Long Island. She is a professor of psychology and social work at Empire State College. Prior to becoming a therapist she worked in television and theater as both a performer and producer. She has two daughters and lives in New York with her husband, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Michael D’Antonio.

More: Other tour stops for this book can be found on the blogs listed below.

Wednesday, September 8th:  Rundpinne

Monday, September 13th:  Book Nut

Monday, September 13th:  Silver and Grace

Wednesday, September 15th:  Book Addiction

Thursday, September 16th:  Girls Gone Reading

Monday, September 20th:  Scraps of Life

Tuesday, September 21st:  A Fanatic’s Book Blog

Wednesday, September 22nd:  Not So Ordinary Girls

Thursday, September 23rd:  Sashay Magazine

FTC Disclosure: All items reviewed were either obtained by me for my own enjoyment or sent (from the author, publisher, publicist, via tour sites, etc.) in exchange for an honest review. I receive no monetary compensation for my posts. All opinions expressed are my own.

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