Being Worth It: The Deserving Self

Abstract

As we reach the final part of the book it’s worth taking stock of how it has unfolded so far. This book has placed lifestyle media within the specific imperatives of neoliberal governance. It has then sought to extend a critical awareness of the pedagogical function of lifestyle media by focusing more closely on how selves are formed through labours of ‘being’ and ‘becoming’ (Part I). Previous chapters concentrated upon rehabilitation. They argued that processes of rehabilitation provide the momentum necessary for a ceaseless makeover culture and they also highlighted the importance of the un-rehabilitated, the haunting spectre of zombie, to that movement (Part II). This brings us to this chapter, which furthers the theme of rehabilitation by exploring how selves are placed or judged as suitable for the specific journeys of transformation offered across lifestyle media.

We’re off to Mineola, Texas to help another amazing family. Mike and Katrina Carr are loving parents to four adopted children who were abandoned in Kazakhstan. Two of the children, Ryanne and Rina, were born with Amniotic Band Syndrome which caused many physical challenges. And Mike has been plagued with diabetes since he was a child. Mike and Katrina have battled through their challenges to provide a loving home for their children. However, over $50,000 in repairs is needed and Mike was recently laid off from his job. The Carrs need help and we know a team that will step up to the challenge. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

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I want to give you the house that you deserve but unfortunately it all comes down to budget. How do you feel about handing over yourmoney – everything really – to entrust me to do that for you? George Clarke The Home Show.

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