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Part memoir, part body image commentary and psychology. A good read. The main thesis is pulled together well, that women hunger for more than just food, but everything else in between and that *hunger*, and wanting, is the basis for not just eating disorders, but other vices such as drinking, shopping, sex, etc.

This was a good book on impressions of beauty as seen in western culture. Pecola strives for Blue Eyes so that she can be beautiful. The social commentary set in the 50's can still apply today.