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notbella's review against another edition
emotional
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inspiring
reflective
5.0
First of all, I am absolutely a sucker for anthologies so I knew I would enjoy this one. But it really blew me away! I loved the variety of content represented including essays, poems, and artwork.
This book felt like a hug and a reminder that my body is not just okay as it is but it is strong and capable and beautiful, no matter it's size. I loved that this collection spanned different genres and thoughts and perspectives but was so dang affirming and kind it was really lovely. I think this book provides support and love for folks with fat bodies but it also provides insight into the experience of living in a fat body for those who don't have the experience.
Also I really loved the included bios for each author after their piece!
Some of my favorite sections were:
This book felt like a hug and a reminder that my body is not just okay as it is but it is strong and capable and beautiful, no matter it's size. I loved that this collection spanned different genres and thoughts and perspectives but was so dang affirming and kind it was really lovely. I think this book provides support and love for folks with fat bodies but it also provides insight into the experience of living in a fat body for those who don't have the experience.
Also I really loved the included bios for each author after their piece!
Some of my favorite sections were:
- "Fatness & Horror: The Match Made in Not Heaven" by Hillary Monahan
- "Chubby City Indian" by Jana Schmeiding
- "How to Be the Star of Your Own Fat Rom-Com" by Lily Anderson
swingmeout's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
A raw, beautiful anthology - though as with anthologies in general, I enjoyed some sections more than others.
A raw, beautiful anthology - though as with anthologies in general, I enjoyed some sections more than others.
jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
There was a repetitive feel to the essays that got a bit tiresome, but overall this is an important anthology by a diverse group of authors that will really make you think...and feel.
emrodav's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely not perfect, but a pretty good fat positive book!
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
I love a good collection that contains all types of voices, like this one. And as far as collections go this one is one of the best, but I didn't jive with every single piece so I can't give it a full five.
kleonard's review against another edition
5.0
A stellar collection of essays, poems, prose poems, cartoons, memoirs, and other work on being fat and learning to love your body. I wish I’d had this book around when I was 12 and at the beginning of being continually fat-shamed by my family. The diversity of viewpoints, including men’s, women’s, and enby voices, queer, IPOC, ace, ace, aro, and others is fantastic and much-needed. In addition r the writings in the book, it offers links to shops, blogs, Twitter accounts, and more that are helpful for and supportive of fat people. Give this to fat kids and their parents. Give it to your fat friends and your not-fat friends. Let it help you teach folx that fat is not something to be ashamed of, that fat people deserve the same expect as thinner folx, and that being fat doesn’t mean you have to be unhappy or limited in what you do.
achilleanshelves's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a wonderful collection that I am so happy that I've read. I adore how this book explored the intersections of different marginalisations when paired with being plus-size. I've definitely found some new creators to follow and I can't wait to explore all of their content.
You should absolutely read this!
You should absolutely read this!
90sinmyheart's review against another edition
4.0
The best essay, as with any collection, was by Samantha Irby