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carrienation76's review against another edition
4.0
This book is refreshingly raw. Vernon writes in extensive detail about the experiences of growing up and living life as fat, Black, and Muslim. She divulges her inner anti-fat self-hate even as she finds success as a model and social media influencer. She walks the reader through the nuances and details of her divorce and how she picked herself back up in the age of internet dating. This book is comprehensive - and you're left with the unabashed determination and self-manufactured confidence that propels Vernon forward through the difficulties of life.
mnqmariah's review against another edition
5.0
From the moment I opened her book and, page by page, experiencing Leah's life, I was engaged with the unfolding events and how she overcame so many adversities. Such a great read! Thankful, I picked up this book and learned more about a woman of color who is also a Muslim in the US.
menachris87's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
anneke_b's review against another edition
5.0
So I had no clue who Leah Vernon was. Yes, I had a vague recollection of seeing her somewhere, but I cannot say I am part of her fans. Fashion isn't really my thing, and though I appreciate what she does, I cannot say that I understand this artistic avenue as much as I understand writing.
And, masha Allah, she can write. I was intrigued, I had all the feels. This book is outstanding in the way that it showcases a Muslim life and experience that is more common than we often want to admit. Without holding back she shares all the good AND the bad, and the difficulties she had to overcome to become who she is today: an influencer. And by God, she deserves it all.
And, masha Allah, she can write. I was intrigued, I had all the feels. This book is outstanding in the way that it showcases a Muslim life and experience that is more common than we often want to admit. Without holding back she shares all the good AND the bad, and the difficulties she had to overcome to become who she is today: an influencer. And by God, she deserves it all.
shannanh's review against another edition
4.0
An honest memoir of one young woman's journey through life. An interesting and thought provoking read.
sarah984's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
2.0
I bought this because the blurb talked about body positivity, but the book is actually just a kind of shallow person saying mean things about other women and blaming everyone else for her own shortcomings. It was brave to publish something so vulnerable but it might have been good to do a bit more work in therapy first.
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Excrement, Religious bigotry, and Abortion
Minor: Child abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Sexual violence
alexisparade's review against another edition
2.0
Halfway through this I finally googled the author and realized I was reading a social media influencer book
brandylyons's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This was brilliant and heartbreaking and thoughtful and engaging. It wasn't always an easy read, but so worth it.