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A review by the_readingraven
Weightless: Making Space for My Resilient Body and Soul by Evette Dionne
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
I really enjoyed this collection of essays. This book is a mix of Evette’s personal experiences as a Black plus size woman as well as a social commentary on the fatphobia that we have in the United States. This book covers everything from what we are taught in schools, what we watch on TV, how we interact with each other in the dating scene, even transportation. It really opens your eyes to how fat people are treated systematically lower than everyone else.
Although I have enjoyed the education and reading Evette’s experiences, I went into this book, thinking that it would be about how fat women, such as myself, can gain confidence and peace with our bodies. The latter was not really discussed too much. If anything, it really teaches you what to look out for in order to better prepare, or equip yourself with standing up to these issues. Overall, I did learn a lot, and will take many elements of this book with me forward in life. I’m excited to read more of Evette’s work.
Although I have enjoyed the education and reading Evette’s experiences, I went into this book, thinking that it would be about how fat women, such as myself, can gain confidence and peace with our bodies. The latter was not really discussed too much. If anything, it really teaches you what to look out for in order to better prepare, or equip yourself with standing up to these issues. Overall, I did learn a lot, and will take many elements of this book with me forward in life. I’m excited to read more of Evette’s work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Fatphobia