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[2017]
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"Gay has written ... about food and bodies, using her own emotional and psychological struggles as a means of exploring our shared anxieties over pleasure, consumption, appearance, and health. As a woman who describes her own body as 'wildly undisciplined,' Roxane understands the tension between desire and denial, between self-comfort and self-care"--Amazon.com.
The popular Tumblr blogger and best-selling author of Bad Feminist explores the devastating...
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Positive body image isn't believing your body looks good; it is knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks. How do you feel about your body? Have you ever stayed home from a social activity or other opportunity because of concern about how you looked? Have you ever passed judgment on someone because of how they looked or dressed? Have you ever had difficulty concentrating on a task because you were self-conscious about your appearance?...
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2019.
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English
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"The definitive collection of art, poetry, and prose, celebrating fat acceptance Chubby. Curvy. Fluffy. Plus-size. Thick. Fat. The time has come for fat people to tell their own stories. [This book] combines personal essays, prose, poetry, fashion tips, and art to create a relatable and attractive guide about body image and body positivity. This YA crossover anthology is meant for people of all sizes who desire to be seen and heard in a culture consumed...
4) Breathless
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2005.
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English
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Beverly is in Hawaii, helping her uncle at his dive shop, learning how to dive and trying to lose weight and get a boyfriend. When Garth, an accomplished diver, shows an interest in her, Beverly is ecstatic, until it turns out Garth is only interested in one thing. Struggling with failing strength from her self-imposed starvation diet, Beverly finds herself in deep trouble when she has to fight Garth off underwater.
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[2015]
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English
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"Kris Carr's Crazy Sexy Juice is a completely original, up-to-date, and colorful (of course!) guide to the wonderful world of fruit and vegetable elixirs. 100+ all-new recipes--developed especially for this book--contain superpowers ranging from immunity boosters, inflammation fighters, happiness helpers, longevity leaders, mood fixers, and booty enhancers. The all-green healthful tonics and fruity and refreshing potions are organized by function,...
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[2020]
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English
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If you've ever seen a fat person post a bikini shot on social media, you already know that they are #verybrave, because apparently existing in a fat body in public is #brave. Byer shares her impressive bikini collection -- and her hot body -- with the world. Her purpose: to help other people feel #brave by embracing their body as it is. She shares her journey to becoming #brave, as well as hot tips and tricks -- on how to find the perfect bikini,...
7) Plastic
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2010.
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When Jack develops an interest in something, he puts his all into it, making lists, doing research and learning all he can. When his best friend Leah decides to have plastic surgery for her sixteenth birthday, Jack is horrified-and then determined to stop her. Researching the surgery and the results, he finds that there are unscrupulous surgeons operating on the very young, and no one does anything about it. Jack organizes a protest and becomes an...
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2010.
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Español
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Beverly se encuentra en Hawaii, ayudando a su tío en su tienda de buceo, aprendiendo a bucear, tratando de perder peso y conseguir un novio. Cuando Garth, un buceador consumado, muestra un interés en ella, Beverly está en éxtasis, hasta que resulta que Garth sólo está interesado en una cosa. Luchando con fuerza en su dieta de hambre autoimpuesta, Beverly se encuentra a sí misma en serios problemas cuando tiene que rechazar a Garth bajo el...
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[2023]
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English
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In a modern-day utopian community where mirrors, photos, and even words like beautiful and ugly are forbidden, a girl who has never seen her own face harbors a guilty curiosity about the outside world. A thoughtful exploration of self-image in a world familiar to readers of The Giver and The List.
Zailey has never seen her own face. She's never seen her reflection, or a photo of herself, or even a drawing. In the special community of Gladder Hill,...
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"The newest heartwarming novel from the New York Times bestselling author tells the story of two friends who make a promise to face their deepest hopes and greatest fears by agreeing to stop waiting to lose weight and start living now. Marley, Georgia, and Emerson met at fat camp as teens, and they never would have survived it without each other. They bonded against the disapproval of their family and friends by loving each other for who they were...
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The Academy Award-winning film star and best-selling author of Then Again describes the ups and downs of living in a beauty-obsessed world, recounting stories about a makeup artist's embarrassing advice, her trip to Victoria's Secret with her teen daughter and more.
14) The Obvious Game
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2013.
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English
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"Everyone trusted me back then. Good old, dependable Diana. Which is why most people didn't notice at first."
The Obvious Game is a journey into anorexia. Diana starts out normal enough, but soon the spiraling reality of her mother's health and her growing relationship with a high school wrestler cutting weight find her helpless against the new rules taking shape in her mind. Read on to finally understand the psychology of anorexia... and how Diana...
15) I feel pretty
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[2018]
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English
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A woman struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new confidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed?
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2017.
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English
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"A sometimes serious, often hilarious, and always inspiring guide that encourages young women to live a life full of ownership, confidence, and freedom from singer and popular Scream Queens and Grease Live! actress Keke Palmer, delightfully illustrated in four color with Keke's favorite inspirational quotes, journal entries, and memes. As a successful singer, actress, and talk show host, Keke has always used her huge social media following as a platform...
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Greer Walsh wants to rediscover her sense of self, but since the summer before ninth grade her body decided to change all the rules. Now she's the only Kennedy High student whose breasts are bigger than her head. She's entirely uncomfortable in her body and avoids physical contact-- until she finds an unexpected community on the volleyball squad. Will Greer be able to find her way out of her oversized sweatshirt and back into the real world? -- adapted...
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[2017]
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English
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"One of the most outspoken voices gracing the cover of magazines today encourages women to be their most confident selves, recognize their personal beauty, and reach for their highest dreams in this wise, warm, and inspiring memoir. Voluptuous beauty Ashley Graham has been modeling professionally since the age of thirteen. Discovered at a shopping mall in Nebraska, her stunning face and sexy curves have graced the covers of top magazines, including...
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2008.
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"In this book, medical anthropologist Eric Bailey introduces and explains the self-acceptance and body image satisfaction of African Americans, and traces how that has spurred changes in industry. His book fills the void of scientific evidence to enhance the understanding of African Americans' perceptions related to body image and beauty - and is the first to document these issues from the perspective of an African American male."--BOOK JACKET.
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