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A review by clever_girl_31
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler
4.0
Actual Rating: 3.5
This book does a great job of demonstrating the subtle (and not so subtle) ways women's bodies are commodified and policed. It also demonstrates the harmful impact that come from these consistent messages about needing to look a certain way (e.g., crash dieting, eating disorders, self-loathing). Though I don't think it's necessary to comment on other body types in order to love or raise up your own, I overall enjoyed Virginia's growth into a more assertive and confident person.
Byron's story line seemed to abruptly change, but I suppose that's exactly how the events would have felt for the characters. I do wish his parents would have been more vocal about. However, this incident and lack of addressing it are partially what spurs Virginia's personal growth.
This book does a great job of demonstrating the subtle (and not so subtle) ways women's bodies are commodified and policed. It also demonstrates the harmful impact that come from these consistent messages about needing to look a certain way (e.g., crash dieting, eating disorders, self-loathing). Though I don't think it's necessary to comment on other body types in order to love or raise up your own, I overall enjoyed Virginia's growth into a more assertive and confident person.
Byron's story line seemed to abruptly change, but I suppose that's exactly how the events would have felt for the characters. I do wish his parents would have been more vocal about