What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat

this book was fantastic in so many ways. for starters, i've never read a book that has resonated so much with my own experiences being fat, especially growing up as a fat child. it was really validating to read about another 11 year old who was forced to do weight watchers and experiences related to activities and the body. (a lot of it literally felt like pages from my life! like i was also only cast in theater productions as maids or lunch-ladies too before focusing on music instead!) secondly, every single page was packed full of so much important information and experiences that examine the relationship of embodiment and fatphobia in such nuanced ways. this manifesto is so powerful and crafted in a way that illuminates the atrocities of our anti-fat society and the underlying threads that contribute to it while also presenting impactful policies to strive to live by and advocate for fat people with!

i think everyone should read this book! all-around brilliant and well-done!