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The cover of Susan Powter’s ‘The Politics of Stupidity’

The cover of Susan Powter's 2008 book 'The Politics of Stupid.' The Library of Congress lists the chapters this way: "Losing weight -- Reclaiming your body -- Oxygen -- Food and movement -- The self lovers -- Burning fat -- Motivation and time management -- Consciousness -- Honesty -- Behavior -- Responsibility."

See our biography of Susan Powter