- School & Library Binding
- Publisher: San Val (January 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0613237145
- ISBN-13: 978-0613237147
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 18 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 481 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,240,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
YA-The pervasiveness and dangers of anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders are undeniable; recent articles on the subject have appeared in periodicals ranging from People to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Wann, a 5'4", 275-pound Californian, states unequivocally that America needs an attitude adjustment. Fear of fat, she says, supports a $40 billion a year diet industry, destroys both relationships and self-esteem, and engenders "loathing on a national level." Her revolutionary idea? Eat right, exercise, and stop worrying about weight. Being thin doesn't automatically equate with either health or happiness, the author reminds readers. She includes information from physicians, health experts, and medical journals to support her assertion that fitness contributes more to longevity than the "the f-word." The book, named after her Web site and her zine, is an engaging blend of fact and humor. Charts, graphics, photos ("visual counterpropaganda"), testimonials, quotes, ideas for sassy comebacks, and much more can help teens of all sizes reevaluate their view of the "flabulous." Fat! So? is irreverent and thought provoking, informative and fun.
Dori DeSpain, Herndon Fortnightly Library, Fairfax County, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Dori DeSpain, Herndon Fortnightly Library, Fairfax County, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Fat? Chunky? Less than svelte? So what! In this hilarious and eye-opening book, fat and proud activist/zinester Marilyn Wann takes on Americas' biggest fear—worse than the fear of public speaking or nuclear weapons—our fear of fat.Statistics tell us that about a third of Americans are fat, and common sense adds that just about everyone, fat or thin, male or female, has worried about their appearance. FAT!SO? weighs in with a more attractive alternative: feeling good about yourself at any weight—and having the style and attitude to back it up. Internationally recognized as a fat-positive spokesperson, Wann has learned that you can be absolutely happy, healthy, and successful...and fat. With its hilarious and insightful blend of essays, quizzes, facts, and reporting, FAT!SO? proves that you can be out-and-out fabulous at any size.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
such overwrought negativity! get a grip.,
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This review is from: Fat! So?: Because You Don't Have to Apologize for Your Size (Paperback)
i gained a lot of weight as the result of a medical condition. i am not lazy. i don't watch a lot of tv. i don't eat nonstop. i do exercise. but i felt lousy. my size nine was gone & there was little i could do about it. i was depressed & people kept telling me i was lazy, ugly, etc. this book helped me to feel so much better about myself. i read all these negative reviews that are SO irrationally judgemental & i realized that a lot of people, especially those that claim they "used to be" over weight (yeah right. or else they've been post-weight- lossbrainwashed by 'cosmo' & 'jane') just don't get it. ah well. who needs them anyway.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Important reading,
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This review is from: Fat! So?: Because You Don't Have to Apologize for Your Size (Paperback)
This is the book for any fat person out there. It is a refreshing change for all the media hype telling us that all bad things comes from being fat. Fortunately it isn't true, and this book tells you that as long as you are fit you are ok as fat. It also has a lot of other useful information and should be given to any fat youngster as something they should read. It would help a lot of them to a different perspective on themselves and the world around them.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Breathe deeply,
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This review is from: Fat! So?: Because You Don't Have to Apologize for Your Size (Paperback)
Wann's book is a breath of fresh air in this body-hating society. Her sassy, courageous attitude gives fat people inspiration to fight back when the world tells them they're an abomination. She also blows common misconceptions out of the water, like that of fat people eating constantly and never exercising. Fat!So? is a great starting point for anyone tired of being hated for something so trivial as their size.
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