Includes bibliographical references (pages [243]-249) and index.
Contents
The origins of father hunger. Father hunger and the pursuit of thinness -- Ten myths about fathers, daughters and food -- Fathers as second-class citizens -- A shaky foundation for fatherhood: male psychological development -- The daughter's dilemma: female psychological development -- The experience of father hunger. Damage to a daughter's emotions and identity -- Conflicts surrounding sexuality, body image, and food -- The family's functional dysfunction -- The legacy of loyalty -- The solutions to father hunger. How men can overcome father hunger -- How mothers can help -- How daughters can survive father hunger -- Why we all must prevent father hunger -- Appendix A: Suggested strategies for educators -- Appendix B: Suggested strategies for physicians -- Appendix C: Suggested strategies for therapists -- Appendix D: Suggested strategies for other professionals and adults.
