travelsinfiction's review against another edition
4.0
The Other F Word, edited by Angie Manfredi is a collection of essays, poetry, art and prose all about fat acceptance. What I specifically appreciated from this collection was the variety of perspectives we heard from. As stated at the beginning, discussions around being fat are so often from cis, able bodied, white women. The focus on featuring a variety of perspectives and intersections with being fat was therefore essential and provides a diverse range of experiences.
I really appreciated the depiction of being fat in its entirety. At its heart, this book is a celebration of fat acceptance and body positivity, but that's not to say that hard discussions about that struggle to come to terms with accepting your body as it is don't also feature. In fact, because fatphobia is so rife within society, overcoming that societal expectation that if you're fat, you need to 'lose weight' is a big hurdle and step into loving yourself.
Some particular passages I resonated with were the discussions around exercise. Specifically, wanting to exercise as a fat person to feel strong and to experience your body in a different way, not to "lose weight"
I've rated this book 4.5 stars, only because some parts felt a little repetitive with similar conversations happening. However, that is not necessarily a bad thing - as it shows that even throughout a variety of different perspectives, some experiences of being fat overlap and are universal.
Overall, this book both resonated with me, and also highlighted where fatphobic thinking is still ingrained within me. I would highly encourage everyone to read this book - no matter your body size.
I really appreciated the depiction of being fat in its entirety. At its heart, this book is a celebration of fat acceptance and body positivity, but that's not to say that hard discussions about that struggle to come to terms with accepting your body as it is don't also feature. In fact, because fatphobia is so rife within society, overcoming that societal expectation that if you're fat, you need to 'lose weight' is a big hurdle and step into loving yourself.
Some particular passages I resonated with were the discussions around exercise. Specifically, wanting to exercise as a fat person to feel strong and to experience your body in a different way, not to "lose weight"
I've rated this book 4.5 stars, only because some parts felt a little repetitive with similar conversations happening. However, that is not necessarily a bad thing - as it shows that even throughout a variety of different perspectives, some experiences of being fat overlap and are universal.
Overall, this book both resonated with me, and also highlighted where fatphobic thinking is still ingrained within me. I would highly encourage everyone to read this book - no matter your body size.
travelsinfiction's review against another edition
4.0
Actual 4.5 stars.
The Other F Word, edited by Angie Manfredi is a collection of essays, poetry, art and prose all about fat acceptance. What I specifically appreciated from this collection was the variety of perspectives we heard from. As stated at the beginning, discussions around being fat are so often from cis, able bodied, white women. The focus on featuring a variety of perspectives and intersections with being fat was therefore essential and provides a diverse range of experiences.
I really appreciated the depiction of being fat in its entirety. At its heart, this book is a celebration of fat acceptance and body positivity, but that's not to say that hard discussions about that struggle to come to terms with accepting your body as it is don't also feature. In fact, because fatphobia is so rife within society, overcoming that societal expectation that if you're fat, you need to 'lose weight' is a big hurdle and step into loving yourself.
Some particular passages I resonated with were the discussions around exercise. Specifically, wanting to exercise as a fat person to feel strong and to experience your body in a different way, not to "lose weight"
I've rated this book 4 stars, only because some parts felt a little repetitive with similar conversations happening. However, that is not necessarily a bad thing - as it shows that even throughout a variety of different perspectives, some experiences of being fat overlap and are universal.
Overall, this book both resonated with me, and also highlighted where fatphobic thinking is still ingrained within me. I would highly encourage everyone to read this book - no matter your body size.
The Other F Word, edited by Angie Manfredi is a collection of essays, poetry, art and prose all about fat acceptance. What I specifically appreciated from this collection was the variety of perspectives we heard from. As stated at the beginning, discussions around being fat are so often from cis, able bodied, white women. The focus on featuring a variety of perspectives and intersections with being fat was therefore essential and provides a diverse range of experiences.
I really appreciated the depiction of being fat in its entirety. At its heart, this book is a celebration of fat acceptance and body positivity, but that's not to say that hard discussions about that struggle to come to terms with accepting your body as it is don't also feature. In fact, because fatphobia is so rife within society, overcoming that societal expectation that if you're fat, you need to 'lose weight' is a big hurdle and step into loving yourself.
Some particular passages I resonated with were the discussions around exercise. Specifically, wanting to exercise as a fat person to feel strong and to experience your body in a different way, not to "lose weight"
I've rated this book 4 stars, only because some parts felt a little repetitive with similar conversations happening. However, that is not necessarily a bad thing - as it shows that even throughout a variety of different perspectives, some experiences of being fat overlap and are universal.
Overall, this book both resonated with me, and also highlighted where fatphobic thinking is still ingrained within me. I would highly encourage everyone to read this book - no matter your body size.
raeofpurple's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
francisopal's review against another edition
4.0
“I have always believed that when we learn to accept our bodies the way they are - when we learn to love ourselves exactly as we are in the immediate moment - it can shift the world.” - [a:Angie Manfredi|14427982|Angie Manfredi|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], Letter from the Editor
The Other F Word is an essential read for teens across the weight spectrum. Part self-empowerment, part raw confessional, 100% fat power, this book is sure to change hearts, minds and anything but bodies. If you’re open to a litany of fashion recommendations, an appropriate amount of Tracy Turnblad love and/or just feeling freaking incredible and powerful by the end, you’re perfect for this book.
For fans of: [b:(Don't) Call Me Crazy|33803157|(Don't) Call Me Crazy|Kelly Jensen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1519829411l/33803157._SX50_.jpg|54704920], [b:How I Resist: Activism and Hope for a New Generation|35707049|How I Resist Activism and Hope for a New Generation|Maureen Johnson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520434963l/35707049._SX50_.jpg|57204111], [b:Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens|35120779|Unbroken 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens|Marieke Nijkamp|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529583627l/35120779._SY75_.jpg|56436438]
The Other F Word is an essential read for teens across the weight spectrum. Part self-empowerment, part raw confessional, 100% fat power, this book is sure to change hearts, minds and anything but bodies. If you’re open to a litany of fashion recommendations, an appropriate amount of Tracy Turnblad love and/or just feeling freaking incredible and powerful by the end, you’re perfect for this book.
For fans of: [b:(Don't) Call Me Crazy|33803157|(Don't) Call Me Crazy|Kelly Jensen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1519829411l/33803157._SX50_.jpg|54704920], [b:How I Resist: Activism and Hope for a New Generation|35707049|How I Resist Activism and Hope for a New Generation|Maureen Johnson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520434963l/35707049._SX50_.jpg|57204111], [b:Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens|35120779|Unbroken 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens|Marieke Nijkamp|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529583627l/35120779._SY75_.jpg|56436438]
lucaisapenguin's review against another edition
DNF at 56%
- I really enjoyed the first few essays but the messaging got repetitive very quickly. About 1/3 of the way in it felt like there was nothing new to learn.
sabesaw's review against another edition
So, I dont want to rate this book because it wouldn't be fair of me. I read the first two essays and loved them. Once I got to the third one I realized just how much it eas targeted at teens. I knew going into this book that the target audience was teens, but sense I read a lot of teen books I thought it wojld be okay. This wasn't the first teen non-fiction I had read as an adult. While I enjoyed what I was reading, it made me feel good about certain things and I loved what the writers had to say. I couldn't keep reading, I felt like I was too old for it to be too meaningful to me. I felt like a lot of the advice im the tried story was too young for me. I didn't want to sift through stories to find ones that applied to me. So even though I only read the first 2.5 essays I did enjoy what I read and would highly recommend to any teenager, just not to many adults.
ruthypoo2's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
A wonderful collection of essays, poetry, and musings by a diverse group of writers, bloggers, and creators who’ve lived their lives in bodies that are usually determined to be overweight.
There’s a great sense of empowerment and encouragement as the various contributions talk about living a full life without limitations and creating a place and purpose in this world. The contributors talk about the importance of recognizing how society in general finds it okay to laugh at and discriminate against obesity but there are ways fat people can influence a change in the way overweight gets a dignified representation.
It’s very heartening that there are so many different and necessary perspectives represented in this book. A variety of ethnicities, LGBTQA+, life experiences, and upbringings. I think when reading this book, most young people struggling with self-acceptance could find words they need to hear and maybe even someone to whom they can relate.
I listened to the audiobook and thought it was great to hear all the different voices telling their stories. Highly recommend!
There’s a great sense of empowerment and encouragement as the various contributions talk about living a full life without limitations and creating a place and purpose in this world. The contributors talk about the importance of recognizing how society in general finds it okay to laugh at and discriminate against obesity but there are ways fat people can influence a change in the way overweight gets a dignified representation.
It’s very heartening that there are so many different and necessary perspectives represented in this book. A variety of ethnicities, LGBTQA+, life experiences, and upbringings. I think when reading this book, most young people struggling with self-acceptance could find words they need to hear and maybe even someone to whom they can relate.
I listened to the audiobook and thought it was great to hear all the different voices telling their stories. Highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia and Bullying
bookclubbitches's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this anthology. It made me feel validated and seen.
The queer contributors were also an extra treat, being fat and queer myself. I loved this book. I listened to the audio from the library and had ordered the physical book within the first 15%!!
I can't wait to tab, highlight and reread this wonderful collection of words.
The queer contributors were also an extra treat, being fat and queer myself. I loved this book. I listened to the audio from the library and had ordered the physical book within the first 15%!!
I can't wait to tab, highlight and reread this wonderful collection of words.