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Fat Girl: A True Story
Has anyone here read Judith Moore's
Fat Girl: A True Story
Her explanation "
why I wrote Fat Girl " really hit me. I want to read the book.
There's an excerpt from the book
here .
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WOW!!!!
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Ya, the definitely touched me. I'm very interested in reading the book now. and like famograham said, as torturous as it may be, i want to read it.
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Sounds like something I'd read....
But my, that was painful. *ouch*
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This is another book I have on order from the library. I, too, expect it will very tough to read in places, but I'm going for it anyway.
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I read a different excerpt at Amazon.com -- she sure doesn't pull any punches. I like an honest book, even if it hurts.
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Very stark and very powerful. I will go to Chapters and check it out. I agree it will be a hard read, but honest.
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Oooh, that was tough. I wonder how you ever begin to block out those memories?
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I don't really know how I feel about that book. Being overweight isn't fun but I seriously don't remember ever going through anything that bad. She seems really honest but also kind of negative. I might try to read it but I'm trying to be more upbeat and positive so I may not. If anyone finishes it, lemme know how it was... thanks!
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HMMM. I put it on the list to request from the library. I too like a truthful author and it sounds like it will be an interesting read if nothing else.
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I am feeling nauseated from reading it--not because the author is fat, but from the beatings.....too close to home for me, I think.
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I love recommendations for a new book to read...so thank you Gardenwife!
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Ooooh, thanks for the suggestion Kimberley! I just put in my request from the library since they don't currently carry it. I can't wait to get started, it looks so compelling!
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It's checked out from our local library, but I have it on request.
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Whoa...what can you say to that?!! I grew up as the original Fat Kid on the Block, but at least I had two parents that loved me. Really makes you look back and count your blessing!
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Fat Girl: A True Story
