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4 stars
“This memoir goes deeply into Jes's inner life, from growing up a fat girl to dating while fat. With material that will have readers laughing and crying along with Jes's experience, this new book is a natural fit with her irreverent, open-book style. “
I am conflicted by this book and I’m not sure why. Jes Baker shares a brutally honest look at her life and struggles of being a plus-sized woman in a world obsessed with perfection, her health issues as well as issues with her father. I was not previously familiar with Ms. Baker and her quest for fat acceptance and body love for all regardless of size.
I identified with her struggles with weight loss and the overwhelming amount of diets she has previously tried. However, I struggled with her lack of continuing to try to lose weight. I also struggled with why this would bother me, as it is not my life and why should I care how she chooses to live her life? Ms. Baker is both provocative and honest. I believe many people could learn a great deal by reading this book and I recommend it.
I admire her courage for putting her whole life out there for the whole world to comment on and discuss, even while I still struggle with the contents of this book. I cannot remember the last time I read a book which brought forth so many different emotions in me even long after the book was finished.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and Net Galley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
“This memoir goes deeply into Jes's inner life, from growing up a fat girl to dating while fat. With material that will have readers laughing and crying along with Jes's experience, this new book is a natural fit with her irreverent, open-book style. “
I am conflicted by this book and I’m not sure why. Jes Baker shares a brutally honest look at her life and struggles of being a plus-sized woman in a world obsessed with perfection, her health issues as well as issues with her father. I was not previously familiar with Ms. Baker and her quest for fat acceptance and body love for all regardless of size.
I identified with her struggles with weight loss and the overwhelming amount of diets she has previously tried. However, I struggled with her lack of continuing to try to lose weight. I also struggled with why this would bother me, as it is not my life and why should I care how she chooses to live her life? Ms. Baker is both provocative and honest. I believe many people could learn a great deal by reading this book and I recommend it.
I admire her courage for putting her whole life out there for the whole world to comment on and discuss, even while I still struggle with the contents of this book. I cannot remember the last time I read a book which brought forth so many different emotions in me even long after the book was finished.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and Net Galley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.