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4.25 AVERAGE
i was so excited for this and overall think this is an important book that will provide education & perspectives that many vastly need to consider! for me personally, a lot of it did not feel new, rather it brought together information various researches, authors, etc. i struggled to get through some of the author's writing on how fatphobia personally impacted her, as i did not expect a memoir element. overall, this is a great book if you want to answer the questions of what is fatphobia & how does it work? unfortunately, i didn't find it went in to much depth on how to "face" said fatphobia and was hoping that was more of a theme given the title.
This is now required reading to ever engage with me again.
I cannot count how many times I saw MHMM or AMEN or EXACTLY while listening to this book. I love the research that was put into this, the stories both told and personal and the incredible knowledge Kate brings to this book.
I cannot count how many times I saw MHMM or AMEN or EXACTLY while listening to this book. I love the research that was put into this, the stories both told and personal and the incredible knowledge Kate brings to this book.
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I’ve read quite a few books on anti-fat bias and fat phobia, some more fact, study based and some more experiential. They all add a piece to the very nuanced and layered experience of a fat person in this world. Manne’s book was a great mix of study and science and experience. It was well rounded, succinct and very well written. I would probably recommend this book first to anyone looking to learn more on the subject.
MUST read. Thank you so much Kate for writing this book.
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Manne's book dives into the insidiousness of fatphobia's part in contributing towards socioeconomic, educational, and medical suppression. This is a great resource in considering how anti-fatness connects to white supremacy, misogyny and other identity based structural issues.
hopeful
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inspiring
medium-paced
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medium-paced
This book showcases really great information regarding just how many ways fat people are discriminated against in society and how that plays into other aspects of discrimination (anti-blackness, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, etc.) I really appreciated the information, but the style of the writing wasn't my favorite.
challenging
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