Let's face, we need more women who are able to talk about their bodies and struggles with passion and honesty. Which is precisely what this amazing woman is doing in her book. I particularly loved when she discussed her abortion in a raw and sincere manner, without ever regretting it and rejecting the narrative that makes women who had abortions be eternally regretful. It was the right choice for her at that moment, it was not a particulary traumatic experience and it was good for her. My own views on abortion are somewhat complicated (I was raised in a Catholic household, and I do believe, even if I'm slightly lapsed right now: mostly because the way women and LGBT people are treated by religious people).

Another part I loved was how her husband proposed in a public way. Why? Because once, while drunk, Lindy told him that if he ever proposed, she wanted what skinny girls got: the chance to be a price, instead of being hidden from the world. Lindy West is a catch, and her husband knows it. Society will tell her that she's not, because she's fat and not traditionally attractive. Her weight and shape had nothing to do with it, but her intelligence and bravery make her so. And it's clear throughout her book. She's not "smart but fat"; she's "smart AND fat". And damn proud of both.

Also, I loved how she highlight how shitty is to be a woman in the internet (seriously, it's hard not to get abuse when you dare to express any feeling that differentiate you from a plant). Lindy has been trolled (the worst one used her dead father's name, and he ended up apologized for being a shit person. I had heard that story on This American Life, and it was one of my favorites ever in the show. It's raw and powerful. And shows that people can be better, even if they do crappy things.

Lindy, you're awesome. Keep doing you and keeping it real. The world really needs you.