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amandatacklestbr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
youngthespian42's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so good. While I do note have a lot of personal experience with institutional racism I do struggle with eating and my weight and the way it is written about makes me feel so seen. The writing is beautiful. The sharing is shockingly personal. Such a raw and personal portrait of the human experience.
michiedorn's review against another edition
5.0
Heartbreaking and painful, but also absolutely amazing. I loved it so much.
ashablue's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful. Gut-wrenching. Sublime. Difficult. Rarely is something both a page turner and so very emotionally difficult to read at the same time. My clumsy review could never do it justice so I will just say I recommend it. A lot.
kayleigh214's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
jr2234's review against another edition
4.0
This book was exceptionally written in a stripped down and honest way. Laymon writes candidly about his experiences of being in a large body, his mom’s gambling addiction, his navigation through academia, his relationship with his grandmother, and so many more topics. The recounting of Laymon’s life experiences has a way of sticking with you and burrowing into your brain and psyche. Deeply reflective and heavy. Could be a wonderful pick for deeper discussions in a group with the right individuals.