A review by brinastewart
Every Body Shines: Sixteen Stories about Living Fabulously Fat by Cassandra Newbould

3.0

I read some of the reviews and I was surprised at what they had to say. I think because it was they didn't like the negative talk/view of the stories? I am guessing so, I can be wrong but that was the idea I had when reading them. I think it painted an accurate portrait of what some fat people come across and the self talk that they have. I liked that they didn't make it all pretty and confident and accepting because some of us had to work and are still working on those... some are more familiar with the negative. I think it is important for readers to try and understand those situations and struggles.

I have not read a compilation of short stories in a very long time and this was a nice one to read. My favorites are 'Dupatta Diaries' , 'Outside Pitch', and 'Perfect Fit'.