Book Reviews

When recovery isn't a straight line: What 'SLIP' teaches us about healing

Reflections on Mallary Tenore Tarpley’s deeply reported eating disorder memoir, and what it reveals about the realities of recovery.

Aug 1 •

A quick take on 'No Weight Loss Required'

Between brain fog, book work, and a bit of a reset, it's been a minute since I’ve written here. I’m back with a quick update and a book that rethinks…

May 2 •

'Unshrinking,' an unflinching takedown of fat phobia

Kate Manne’s latest book is a persuasive blend of personal memoir and well-researched analysis that helps us reimagine how we think about weight.

Jan 11, 2024 •

A deep dive into Virginia Sole-Smith's 'Fat Talk'

The author makes a compelling case for how anti-bias is harming our kids.

May 4, 2023 •

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