Summary:
The book critically examines the modern obsession with wellness, arguing that the pressure to optimize health has become a moral imperative that can lead to stress and self-blame. It explores how wellness has been commodified and suggests that this preoccupation with personal well-being can distract from broader social and political issues.
Key points:
1. Wellness as a Duty: Society expects people to be healthy as a moral duty, linking health to personal value.
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