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Virginia is an overweight girl whose family members are all gorgeous, thin, and perfect. Her mother is constantly pressuring her to diet and her fa... (show more)
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
"The heroine’s transformation into someone who finds her own style and speaks her own mind is believable — and worthy of applause." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves has a larger-than-average body and a plus-size inferiority complex, especially when she compares herself to her slim, brilliant, picture-perfect family. But that’s before a shocking phone call — and a horrifying allegation — about her rugby-star brother changes everything... (show more)
"The heroine’s transformation into someone who finds her own style and speaks her own mind is believable — and worthy of applause." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Fifteen-year-old Virginia Shreves has a larger-than-average body and a plus-size inferiority complex, especially when she compares herself to her slim, brilliant, picture-perfect family. But that’s before a shocking phone call — and a horrifying allegation — about her rugby-star brother changes everything. With irreverent humor and surprising gravity, Carolyn Mackler creates an endearingly blunt heroine who speaks to every teen who struggles with family expectations, and proves that the most impressive achievement is to be true to yourself. (show less)
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failed by family members-even the ones you thought you could count on. date rape, older siblings escape, parents have their own issues. main char... (show more)
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AMAZING!!!! I could really relate to the "weight" problems that Virginia has, I get the feeling sometimes that I have to make everyone else proud but not myself...
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I really liked this YA book, precisely because it put into words so many of my own thoughts about being overweight and struggling with food addiction as a teenager. Most of the events Virginia experienced as related to her weight I, in some form or another; have dealt with as well. The end was a little too neatly wound up for my tastes, but still I think it's an important read for any girl with body issues... which is most everyone, no?
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