Special thanks to the author, Ecco books, & netgalley for my advanced readers copy!!!!

This memoir was such a thought-provoking experience. The author covered a multitude of situations and topics that overweight individuals including herself have faced. If you’ve ever struggled with your weight or felt insecure about it this book has an optimistic view on fat phobia and the culture surrounding it.

The author gives us her own personal experiences intertwined with statistical research making the book both relatable and informative. Her journey like many others was rough from dealing with chronic illness, depression, humiliation, sexual encounters, even childhood bullying.

The emotional vulnerability shown while letting us in on her personal life was so compelling. I know it probably took a lot for her to discuss her childhood and her dating experiences. We don’t realize the degree of pain fat shaming can cause a person.

Her touching on childhood obesity and the way medical professionals treat individuals who are overweight was an eye opener. I agree with her and think it’s sad that health professionals equate the cause of a person’s illness to their weight rather than focusing on the symptoms they’re experiencing. So, many obese individuals have been misdiagnosed simply because the physician failed to listen.

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I just wish the author had explored certain topics more in depth. I commend her for bringing more awareness to such a touchy subject. But I would’ve loved this book even more had she given us the steps that could be taken now to create a change.