A review by blakehalsey
The Earth, My Butt, And Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

5.0

THE EARTH, MY BUTT, AND OTHER BIG ROUND THINGS, aside from having the best title ever, is a really special book. Funny, emotional, fast-paced, and empowering. Virginia, the imperfect member of a perfect family, has alway struggled with weight and various short comings in her life. Mackler's book chronicles Virginia's struggles to find her "chutzpah", accept herself, all while wading through an extremely difficult family ordeal. This book struck a chord with me because, as a teenager and into my early twenties, I was heavy. There were many things about Virginia's outlook on life and herself that resonated with me, which is why I was pleased that this book didn't necessarily focus on V getting thinner, but on overall health and about V learning to value herself no matter her weight. This book, in my opinion, is worthy of the Prinze honor it received and a must read for every teenage girl.