A review by mmccombs
You Just Need to Lose Weight: And 19 Other Myths about Fat People by Aubrey Gordon

informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

I could listen to Aubrey Gordon all day! I listen to her podcast and read her first book, so I immediately had to pick this one up, too. This book continues and expands upon her work and showcases her ability to make fairly complex and nuanced issues approachable. I don’t necessarily think I got anything new from this book that I didn’t get from her first, but I do think looking at the same topic from multiple angles continues to help me break down my own biased thought patterns. I also love how many resources Gordon provides in this book, between reflection questions and further reading recommendations that center intersectionality. Would definitely recommend either of her books as great entry points into fat activism, especially for straight sized people who are starting to unpack their biases.
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