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cr4nkyp4nts's review against another edition
5.0
I need to process this more but I can say I think anyone who has an opportunity to read this book should. Important, powerful, and beautifully written. Gorgeous prose.
belen_monroy's review against another edition
dark
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hopeful
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sad
medium-paced
5.0
Beautiful writing. Highly recommend to listen to it. The entire book feels like a poem
alicebme's review against another edition
4.0
The most honest thing I’ve ever read about how lies and secrets are held in our bodies.
kkayla113's review against another edition
5.0
I normally don’t read memoirs but this read like a novel and was so beautiful. I tested up multiple times while reading (and cried). This felt so deeply personal and his themes resonated with me a lot.
goodem9199's review against another edition
5.0
Astoundingly brilliant writing and a rip-your-guts our narrative.
laurs1285's review against another edition
emotional
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sad
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3.0
It’s a great book and well written, it just wasn’t personally my thing.
chilgeman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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inspiring
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4.25
nneka23's review against another edition
sad
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3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Eating disorder
Moderate: Body shaming
As the title suggests, this is a heavy read. But definitely worth reading. Touches on topics such as body shaming, attitudes toward obesity, guilt, family relationships, and growing up African American.