‘Everyday Health’ Embodiment, and Selfhood Since 1950 By HannahFroom, TraceyLoughran, KateMahoney and DaisyPayling, Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2024. 445 pp. £90.00 (hardcover). ISBN: 978‐1‐52‐617065‐1

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the evolution of health embodiment and the concept of selfhood from 1950 to the present.
• Conducted a historical analysis of cultural changes related to health and selfhood.
• Reviewed literature and cultural texts from 1950 onwards.
• Analyzed the impact of societal shifts on personal identity and health experiences.
• Identified significant shifts in health perceptions and selfhood since the 1950s.
• Revealed how cultural attitudes toward health affect individual self-identity.
• Highlighted the connection between societal trends and personal health narratives.