Be Good to Your Body - Large Print by Jordan Lee Dooley (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The bestselling author of Own Your Everyday and Embrace Your Almost leads you on a journey of health and faith as you pursue wellness as a way to worship God without turning wellness into a god you worship.

"In her most profound work to date, Jordan has taken historical biblical truths and translated them into daily, practical, healthy rhythms."--Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds Fun

For too long, women have been caught in the relentless cycle of dieting fads and fleeting body-positivity trends, quick-fix weight-loss solutions, and intimidating lifestyle overhauls. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by society's false promises and conflicting advice, you're not alone.

Jordan Lee Dooley knows this struggle well. She has navigated the same confusing landscape, all while grappling with the constant feeling of never doing enough.

In Be Good to Your Body, Jordan invites you on a powerful journey of health and faith. She shows you how to pursue wellness as an act of worship to God, rather than making wellness itself an idol. Drawing on scientific research, Scripture, expert insights, and her own experiences, she reveals

● how to view your body as a God-given gift, not a project to fix
● the pitfalls of diet culture and self-love--and why neither extreme satisfies
● the biblical principle of stewardship as a path to holistic health
● practical steps and daily habits to align your health practices with God's design

Jordan points you back to biblical foundations and the goodness of God, asking: What if the real solution to the extremes of diet culture and body positivity has been there all along, nestled in the pages of the Bible--the Word of the One who created our bodies and knows exactly what they need to thrive?

Discover the joy of honoring your body as you return to the good things God made for you as you embrace a wellness journey that nourishes your spirit and brings you closer to your creator.

Review Quotes

"In her most profound work to date, Jordan has taken historical biblical truths and translated them into daily, practical, healthy rhythms that, when implemented, will allow each of us to build and sustain the lives--and bodies--we really want to have. To the glory of God."--Annie F. Downs, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds Fun

"Another outstanding effort by Jordan Lee Dooley. Better than anyone else I've read, she asks and answers the difficult question 'What is health and how do I get it?' This book is guaranteed to improve your approach to managing both your emotional and physical wellness."--Christopher Stroud, M.D.

"Today, as women, it can be confusing to know how to live healthy, embodied lives. It's easy to swing from one extreme to another--or to stay apathetic because we're not sure what's true or best. Jordan invites us in with her own vulnerable story and sets our gaze back on Jesus. She cuts through all the confusion by offering wisdom and knowledge of how to actually live a healthy life that is attainable and full of freedom and joy."--Alyssa Joy Bethke, author of When Do It All Is Undoing You and Satisfied

"Be Good to Your Body is groundbreaking, shame silencing, and grace filled. It's anointed--instructing and encouraging us on every page to not just be good stewards of our God-given bodies but also to take joy in them. If you're tired of worldly, superficial advice on your body and wellness journey, Jordan has the biblical wisdom and practical truth you're looking for."--Tara Sun, author of Overbooked and Overwhelmed and host of the Truth Talks with Tara podcast

"Our bodies are brilliantly designed by a wonderful creator. The human race has complicated this issue over time, but Jordan's approach in Be Good to Your Body is simple yet profound: 'What does Scripture say about it?' This question should guide anytopic a believer explores but especially when considering what true health is (and is not). This message is so important in our social media generation: Tune out the noise and go back to the way God designed us to eat, think, and live. As a mom of six, I can confidently say this book will benefit all female believers who wish to honor the Lord with the body He has given them. The wisdom Jordan has gained through her experiences--and so graciously shared in these pages--will be a source of insight and inspiration for all who read this book."--Elizabeth Parsons, creator, founder of Purely Parsons

"Be Good to Your Body feels like a late-night chat with a best friend. It's a compelling conversation about how to counterculturally choose to put Christ on the throne of health rather than self. Jordan provides both a thoughtful reflection on her own journey and practical steps toward wisely stewarding our God-given bodies. You'll set this book down feeling encouraged to be truly nourished--body and soul. And maybe . . . you just need a nap and a snack."--Kristen Van Gilse, The OrganiMama

"With empathy, honesty, and grace, Jordan Lee Dooley not only guides us on how to steward our bodies well, but she also sheds light on why doing so matters a great deal. While directing our attention to the God who made our bodies, she compels us to live by a definition of 'health' that contrasts the variety of ways culture has defined it. Be Good to Your Body is timely, beneficial, and relatable. I am grateful for these words."--Emma Mae McDaniel, author of The Girl in the Middle

About the Author

Jordan Lee Dooley is the bestselling author of Own Your Everyday and Embrace Your Almost and the host of the podcast SHE. Jordan shares inspiration, ideas, and expert insights on faith and wellness with her online community of more than half a million women, helping them embrace their femininity and support their bodies and families holistically. Jordan lives in Indiana with her husband and children.