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You Just Need to Lose Weight
Myths Made in America
You Just Need to Lose Weight
And 19 Other Myths about Fat People
Aubrey Gordon
3.0 (2)
Health
Psychology
+2
Published
2023
Language
English
2 reviews
How it reads
Informative
Thought-Provoking
Intellectual
Reflective
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
Body Dysmorphia
Trauma
Genres, subjects and places
Health, Psychology, Self-Help +2
Genres
Health
Psychology
Self-Help
Society
Subjects
New York Times bestseller
About the author
Aubrey Gordon
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Aubrey Gordon
Non-Fiction · Health
Myths Made in America
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Joshua White
While I appreciate the book's aim to challenge misconceptions about fat people, it wasn't quite what I expected. Rather than offering personal narratives or relatable stories, the book reads more like a collection of academic essays, heavily centered on research, facts, and figures. This scholarly approach, while informative, lacked the personal touch I was looking for. If you're seeking a fact-based, research-heavy read on this topic, this book could be a great fit. However, for those hoping for more personal insights or anecdotes, it might not meet expectations.