Life changing

The way she eloquently describes painful concepts and ideologies is just mind blowing. I listened completely and fully encapsulated by every word. This was far beyond anything I expected and I cannot thank Megan enough for taking such time and putting in so much emotional labor into writing this. This book is something everyone needs to read or listen to. It goes so far beyond just body positivity. Would recommend absolutely and completely to anyone!!!

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Shining a light on all that is wrong with diet culture

I finished listening to the audiobook just yesterday, and I feel for the first time that I understand the root of my body issues, and how I can, finally, grow past them. I am 27, and have spent the majority of my life concerned more about my size than anything else, starting at 9 years old. I know many other women live with the same mentality, we all live in the not-good-enough culture, and I have never really thought that living a life without always trying to be smaller, prettier, quieter was possible. After a wake up call nearly six months ago I found Megan on instagram, her colourful, fun, genuine posts were inspiring, and the way she so joyfully embraces her body and her life. All of that joy, humour, light and love is in this book, her honesty and her bravery is powerful and uplifting. More than that, she shares scientific and sociological studies, she drops truth bombs, and shares with us her own story. It made me completely rethink everything I’ve been taught about what life should be like, why the expectations are so unattainable, why so many of us throw away years of our lives in pursuit of perfect bodies. Even for those who do not suffer from eating disorders or have negative thoughts about your body - this book is an important read. To understand each other, we must also understand society. I believe that this book can change lives, I know it did for me.

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I cried a few times

Very well written. A little bit long but overall I looked forward to listening to it in my car everyday. This book is crucial for those suffering from fat phobia or stuck in diet culture.

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Enlightening

Everybody can relate to it. She presents very simply important facts about culture and debunk lots of commonly accepted myths about health and beauty in society. A great listening experience. You will feel great after listening to it!

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It helps.

I loved it. I struggle with my body everyday and I need to be reminded that my body is amazing and she just needs to be lived for who she is ❤️

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The Book Every Body Needs to Read!

Megan Jayne Crabbe perfectly articulates how unrealistic and exclusive body 'ideals' have shaped the ways in which we look, talk to, and treat our own bodies. Crabbe seeks to dismantle the structures that shape our thinking and shed light on who has historically and presently benefitted from such constructs.
She aims to encourage everyone of all shapes, ethnicities, sexualities, and physical abilities to embrace their own individuality, and that of others.
If you have ever judged yourself or anyone else's body-- which undoubtedly all of us have to a degree-- then this book is a must read!

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LIFE CHANGING

I have been following the author on Instagram for over a year and thought I understood body positivity, but this book taught be so much. I felt like she was giving me my life back one word at a time!

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everyone must read

soo loved. getting my roomate and daughter to read this book. they both struggle with body issues

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Just what I needed

After a lifetime of struggling with negative body image and self hatred, I am ready to take steps towards self love and body acceptance (or body neutrality or body celebration or a who-the-hell-cares-what-my-body-looks-like mentality). This book is an excellent tool to dissect why we are made to feel terribly about ourselves, and the business that fuels the lie.
Let’s all take a step back from self deprecation and understand who is profiting from our shame.
If you’re anything like me, you may get a whole hell of a lot out of this book.
Thank you, Megan Jayne Crabbe.

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Excellent book!

Just what I needed to hear right now!! Well researched and also personable at the same time!

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