A review by kshelley83
Adios, Barbie: Young Women Write About Body Image and Identity by Ophira Edut

5.0

This was a great book for me. Some of the stories I related to more than others, not being 'ethnic' other than looking quite Jewish (and that probably being part of my heritage) or physically disabled. I understood these were women like me, women who weren't what they were 'supposed' to be sometimes and that so much of my self-hatred has been linked to my culture and my upbringing (therefore not being integrally me).

I was also quite interested in the fact that two of the contributors live in my area although that was only slightly shocking because where I live is known for its pushing of the standards.