The memoir chronicles Weiner's personal journey dealing with a body image crisis and eating disorder, which she developed in her youth. It shares her path to recovery and discusses how she uses her story as a motivational speaker.
Sulloway's central idea is that siblings develop different personality traits as they compete for parental attention in the "family niche". The strategies they use in this competition shape their long-term behavior.
Firstborns: The first to arrive, these children identify more strongly with their parents and authority. They are more likely to support the status quo, and exhibit traits like being conscientious, responsible, and ambitious.
Later-borns: These children must compete for attention in a different way, leading them to develop different strategies. They tend to be more rebellious, sociable, adventurous, and open to new experiences.
The book provides a guide to using visualization as a tool for self-improvement and healing.
It teaches step-by-step techniques to improve one's life by harnessing the power of imagination.
The second edition includes applications for various areas such as weight control, stress reduction, improving self-esteem, overcoming shyness, and managing conditions like insomnia, depression, and pain
