Camryn Manheim

While serving as Camryn Manheim's autobiography, this book is more about her experiences and struggles with female body image in America, which continues to devalue and dehumanize millions of people through discriminatory practices and prejudiced behaviors. Manheim's life story is both funny and poignant, and ultimately uplifting as she ultimately manages to make a career as an actress against stereotype. This isn't quite a "Hollywood Insider" book (unless you want the dirt about crafts service during Romy and Michele's High School Reunion), but it's an enjoyable and endearing read even if you aren't directly interested in body politics or feminism.… (más)

It's a funny story how I found this book.I went to a used bookstore and there it was...in the bargain bin.Needless to say, I had to rescue this book from being thrown away.I paid a quarter for this book and I haven't been sorry for buying it at all.Why do I love this book? Because unlike other plus size women, she doesn't apologize for how she looks but instead, she praises being healthy.I definitely understand where she is coming from because I'm a plus size woman and I know how cruel society can be. Also, she talks about everything from her name change to working on "The Practice", which is definitely a big step for plus size women everywhere.After I read her book, I began to think about my own body and how I sometimes feel out of place around thin women.Once I finished, I realized that it doesn't matter what other people think of your body, it's what you think of your body that counts.This is a book that I feel every girl and woman should have an opportunity to read.Not only will it inspire plus size women and girls, but it will also give new insight to those who have never understood what it is to be "fat".… (más)

It's a funny story how I found this book.I went to a used bookstore and there it was...in the bargain bin.Needless to say, I had to rescue this book from being thrown away.I paid a quarter for this book and I haven't been sorry for buying it at all.Why do I love this book? Because unlike other plus size women, she doesn't apologize for how she looks but instead, she praises being healthy.I definitely understand where she is coming from because I'm a plus size woman and I know how cruel society can be. Also, she talks about everything from her name change to working on "The Practice", which is definitely a big step for plus size women everywhere.After I read her book, I began to think about my own body and how I sometimes feel out of place around thin women.Once I finished, I realized that it doesn't matter what other people think of your body, it's what you think of your body that counts.This is a book that I feel every girl and woman should have an opportunity to read.Not only will it inspire plus size women and girls, but it will also give new insight to those who have never understood what it is to be "fat".… (más)