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4.46 AVERAGE
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this book. An excellent analysis of fatphobia in the US with Gordon's own experiences effortlessly woven throughout. Not only is the information itself deeply insightful, but the way Gordon presents her knowledge reveals the precise, smart writing at play. Recommended for everyone.
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical content, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment
Minor: Chronic illness, Cursing, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Transphobia, Stalking, Lesbophobia
Great mix of poignant personal moments mixed with thoughtful reporting on the history of anti-fatness.
Big maintenance phase fan and I loved this book for a lot of the same reasons. I wish it was longer bc I feel like Gordon has so much to say in this conversation but really well done. Definitely important reading especially if you benefit from thin privilege. Many things I had not thought of before
This is such an important book. It made me realise my own anti-fat bias even as a smaller fat person. I want everyone I know to read this
"If we are passive, we absorb the bias in the world around us"
This quote was the most powerful one that stuck with me after listening to this book. I learned some new things about fat bias, such as the fact that Plan B does not work for people above a certain weight. I really liked the term the author used of 'body justice' to be encompassing an inclusive of things like the fact that in most cases mastectomy's are covered by insurance for cancer patients, but a mastectomy for the purpose of gender reassignment is not.
This quote was the most powerful one that stuck with me after listening to this book. I learned some new things about fat bias, such as the fact that Plan B does not work for people above a certain weight. I really liked the term the author used of 'body justice' to be encompassing an inclusive of things like the fact that in most cases mastectomy's are covered by insurance for cancer patients, but a mastectomy for the purpose of gender reassignment is not.
Absolutely amazing. Has greatly shifted my views on the subject of fat. At times, this was hard to read due to the statistics and personal traumas Aubrey went through. I felt terrible for her, that she was diminished and treated less than. But this truly helps when I hear someone gauk at a fat person, or when someone says they hate lizzo because she's glorifying fatness. I now have tools to come back to them on it. Cannot wait to read her other books!
Picked it up because anti-fat discrimination, language around fatness, and fat phobia felt like a notable blind spot for me. This book did a great job highlighting the many insidious ways that these things have worked their way deep into our culture in ways that are cruel, unjust, and deeply harmful to fat people, but also to thin people and across intersecting identities. I found the final section outlining a vision of Body Justice deeply compelling, and I highly recommend this book!
Wonderfully written and important book. Oh how I’d love to leave this with some past doctors of mine. :/