This was one of the best books I have read this year. Fat shaming has gotten better, I think, but is still an issue. I have personally lost friends due to their obsession with weight, diets, food, exercise and I have a sister who has experienced this kind of thing her whole life.
Ellie has been bullied and shamed for her weight her whole life - not only from school mates but also by her own family. Her mom keeps trying to fix her by putting her on diets, restricting things, and even threatening surgery. Her dad tries to help but the fighting between her parents makes things worse. When Ellie starts seeing a therapist she begins to realize what the bullying has been doing to her personally and learns to stand up for herself without resorting to bullying as well.
Powerful book!!
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