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You Just Need to Lose Weight: And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon

61 reviews

ally_alert's review against another edition

challenging informative medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Fatphobia

Minor: Ableism, Hate crime, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Transphobia, Sexual harassment, and Classism

rblue7's review against another edition

challenging informative fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Ableism, Misogyny, Racism, Transphobia, Medical trauma, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Homophobia and Toxic friendship

erica_reads_things's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

4.25

Another well done, informative, and mindful piece by Aubrey. I loved the format of this book, though I thought there would be a bit more storytelling as opposed to text-book-like content like her first book. Still loved it, still incredible information, just wish there would have been more narrative. 
All in all, a must read for a great intro to fat activism and to start unpacking anti-fat bias. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Ableism, Eating disorder, and Sexual assault

Minor: Chronic illness, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, and Classism

lisbethleftwich's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Minor: Eating disorder, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Violence, Islamophobia, Medical trauma, and Lesbophobia

skudiklier's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

5.0

I thought Aubrey Gordon's first book was phenomenal and haven't stopped recommending it, but I'm probably going to have to switch to recommending this one to most folks instead--it just so clearly breaks down all of the things people say about anti-fat bias. I get into arguments and often don't know what to say or how to back up what I'm saying, and this book is the best resource for that. I only wish I had a physical copy so it would be easier to reference things, rather than the audiobook. For people who really do want to learn more, or at least take the time to understand this "side" of things, I'll definitely be trying to get them to read this book. It's so easy to get sidetracked in points that aren't really about the real issue here, and I love the way Gordon addresses those efficiently while still staying on-topic and bringing things back to the central issue at hand. I could not recommend this book enough.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Racism

monicafaith4's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

The same integrity of research I would expect of the host of Maintenance Phase. A great resource for uprooting anti-fat bias in every aspect of life. I love the topical organization; though I intend to re-read at some point within the year, I expect I’ll be revisiting the individual myths for refreshers quite often. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder

rorikae's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

4.75

'You Just Need to Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths about Fat People' by Aubrey Gordon is a comprehensive look at fatphobia, specifically at what people say to and about fat people. By breaking down different topics into myths, Gordon presents the reader not only with the nonsense behind these fatphobic talking points but also direct ways that the reader can combat those myths if they encounter them. One of my favorites pieces is that Gordon presents reflection questions at the end of each chapter to help readers interrogate their own beliefs as well as ways to actively combat fatphobia in their life. 
The audiobook is great, read by Gordon herself. I would love to own a hard copy so that I can review the reflection questions regularly. I think this book is a necessity for everyone living in our society. There is so much to learn from it and it presents many opportunities to grow and do better. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Medical content and Medical trauma

kuhlarr's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Eating disorder and Fatphobia

courtneyorr's review against another edition

challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Ableism and Eating disorder

Minor: Transphobia, Medical trauma, and Toxic friendship

griernotgruyere's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective fast-paced

4.75

Great, informative book with lots of sources and resources for further reading. Only critique is I thought some myths could have been coupled - some chapters were a bit repetitive

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Mental illness