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The new plus size hero
The fabulous Elizabeth Sterling, voice of Diary of a Fat Teenager blog, was quoted in an interview in the Los Angeles Times about some of the new books on the publishing market aimed at plus-sized teenagers. Teen literature tends to be oddly groundbreaking and iconic for its time period, and I intend to pick... »
Reading habit: more reading on the body positive
From Amazon: “For all of us who have ever struggled with weight and body image, “Nothing to Lose” offers a way to break the vicious cycle of guilt and self-doubt. Featuring the latest research, practical exercises, and personal stories from dozens of women who have decided not to accept society’s “weight problem” as their... »
Plus size comedian Dawn French’s new book
Another fat girl with sass gets some publisher love – another memoir, from another outspoken woman. Share on Facebook »
Fat Poets Speak
Congratulations to Kathy at a Celebration of Curves – her book just came out this month! I’m looking forward to taking a look at the poetry about our body culture. Share on Facebook »
Book Me: In Defense of Food
I’m pretty sure I picked up this book after reading something on ElasticWaist or somewhere similar. While EW would only pay it so much attention – Self magazine is, after all, predicated on the nutritionism that author Michael Pollan speaks out against – I’ll give them points for at least giving it a read. While... »
Book Me: The Body Project by Joan Jacobs Brumberg
Image via Wikipedia I don’t remember when or how this book came into my hands – while it doesn’t look like the sort of thing I’d buy wandering through a bookstore, I’ve been known to surprise myself. It’s a good read, and surprisingly light for nonfiction. Along with talking about girl’s bodies from corsetry to... »
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