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challenging
emotional
informative
slow-paced
Books like this are always hard to rate and review, particularly if you are a reader that weights a lot towards their enjoyment of a read. The subject matter was heavy, and deals with a lot of damning and heartbreaking statistics around how we as a western culture view and treat fat bodies.
As a plus sized mom to a baby girl it really hammered home just how important it is how I talk about my body and how I fuel and dress it. Genetics being what they are, she will likely continue from being an adorably chunky toddler into a chubby kid, tween and teen, and its so important to me that she gets to view her body in a way I never did. As a joy and pleasure to live in and explore the world in.
It sparked great conversation with my husband about how we view things, and the inherent racism of fatphobia, and even limiting family access to our daughter based on how they speak about others and their bodies.
As a plus sized mom to a baby girl it really hammered home just how important it is how I talk about my body and how I fuel and dress it. Genetics being what they are, she will likely continue from being an adorably chunky toddler into a chubby kid, tween and teen, and its so important to me that she gets to view her body in a way I never did. As a joy and pleasure to live in and explore the world in.
It sparked great conversation with my husband about how we view things, and the inherent racism of fatphobia, and even limiting family access to our daughter based on how they speak about others and their bodies.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Self harm, Sexism, Classism
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Stalking, Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gaslighting
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic
informative
slow-paced
As a fat person myself, most of this information was well known. I hope many of the slim or skinny people are reading this like they should to educate themselves. You gotta start somewhere.
Still a decent read, somewhat triggering for me, but yeah, that's to be expected.
Still a decent read, somewhat triggering for me, but yeah, that's to be expected.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual violence