Registration is now open for the fall 2023 Wellness Book Club. This term, we will be reading a book all about the promises and the darker side of wellness culture. Described as “a clear-eyed exploration of what wellness can actually offer us,” The Gospel of Wellness is written by a journalist who has tried nearly every wellness trend: the ‘clean’ eating, the detoxes, the boutique fitness classes, and more. Rina Raphael argues that, rather than alleviating stress, the wellness industry creates unrealistic and costly burdens on consumers.
The Book Club is hosted by librarian, Justine Cotton, who is passionate about the positive impact of reading and community. You can contact her with any questions about the Club at jcotton@brocku.ca.
Members will receive a copy of the book and a wellness care package. Meetings will be held virtually during the month of October and participants may choose to participate in a research study on the benefits of reading “for fun” on stress levels in university students.
Register here: https://bit.ly/fall23wellnessbookclub
*maximum 10 participants