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dejahentendu's review against another edition
I really liked her chat about the mind-body connection. It's something I struggle with, and I may follow up on her recommendation for acupuncture. Also, I liked her closing take on not giving a shit about other opinions rather than self-love, as self-love may not be attainable if you still worry what others think. Otherwise, I found it pretty pedestrian. Other people in other places their journeys may find it more mind-blowing.
https://wordforsense.com/2018/08/03/book-review-landwhale-by-jes-baker/
https://wordforsense.com/2018/08/03/book-review-landwhale-by-jes-baker/
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
A must read for anyone interested in a searingly honest memoir about body image, body liberation and the force of nature that is Jes Baker. I laughed, I cried and I wanted even MORE of this book when it was over.
autumndragyn's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best and kindest books about bodies and acceptance that I have read.
jeslauwal's review against another edition
5.0
I saw that many people did not enjoy this book, but I loved it. I found myself nodding in agreement with the author so many times and really identified with her.
shereadsshedrinks's review against another edition
5.0
Flew through this. Jes's narration was emotional and real, and I felt like we were having a super long conversation. Must read for anyone, no matter your body size or own journey with body image.
buffee's review against another edition
5.0
I was on the fence about this book halfway through...and then I just jumped that fence. I really enjoyed Jes Baker's honesty. and she reminded me of "body for life" which I tried to master and spent oodles of time looking at before and after pics. it was surprising to read a story so similar to mine in aspects of which I would never think they would be the same.
having the courage to put herself out there as Jes Baker has in this book was such a gift to those of us who do not hear or see ourselves reflected in the stories media usually tells.
having the courage to put herself out there as Jes Baker has in this book was such a gift to those of us who do not hear or see ourselves reflected in the stories media usually tells.
jschmidt10's review against another edition
3.0
It’s empowering to hear another fat woman talk about issues and prejudices and challenges I face, although admittedly not to the greater extent Jes does. I appreciate that as she is body positive and honest and holds space for understanding that food and mental health are connected for her, Jes is honest in that body image is still something that creeps into thought and care. One of the points of this book seems to be the underlying idea that it’s a never-ending struggle, to be fat. I edited my review after further reflection because there were many moments I found the author conceited in how she talked and worried about being recognized (I didn’t even know who she was when I got this audiobook). This is less memoir in its true form and more a sharing of experiences - nonfiction essays. It was still an interesting read.
emloudo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
alykat_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I think she made some great points in this book; but they got lost in the chaos of this book. I don't do well with books that jump timelines constantly, and in some places it would jump every few paragraphs. There just wasn't any continuity when making the jumps so it felt disjointed and by the time I'd kind of figure out what was going on, it would jump to a different time without really any closure or segue from the last one. I think with some restructuring, this could have been a much more impactful book.