“An excellent, affirming book! Thoughtful and provocative. It’s a strong personal narrative which explains the unwarranted bigotry to which fat people are subjected. It’s written with grace and precision. I warmly recommend it!”
“This book is a page turner. Once I picked it up, I couldn’t put it down. One of the most interesting books I’ve read in a while. The author explores numerous topics in a detailed and engaging way. I loved each page.”
“This is a well-written and thoughtful examination of fatphobia in popular culture…an enlightening and worthwhile read.”
“…Mekdela effectively dissects the intersections between race, colonialism, sexism, and fatphobia…this was so easy to read whilst teaching me so much about the way fatphobia is ingrained into every aspect of society.”
“..well-thought out, well-researched ideas…like any good activist Mekdela doesn’t just throw out a tale or two, she offers samples, examples, and perhaps, a solution or two.”