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1 author picked Fat Girl Dancing as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved this non-fiction book firstly for its extraordinary honesty about a very difficult topic – that is, our attitude to our bodies – especially when our particular body is not considered ‘perfect’ or even acceptable.
Kneen looks at her own fat body and explores attitudes and myths about fatness. Secondly, I love the book because Kneen is a beautiful poetic writer, using language to convery experience with economy and elegance.
She does not shy away from even the most difficult topics. It is a confronting book, but a ‘must’ read for anyone who wants to understand how our bodies…
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