Book Reviews of Fat Girl : A True Story

This story was rather sad. It reads like it's the authors journal. It provides some insight into a sad life of a young girl who is both abused mentally and physically. Her mother neglects her over all health and then punishes her for being overweight. The author is on a quest for love and acceptance that she doesn't seem to find. A short book to read and a tug at the heartstrings. It does remind you to be very careful what you say and don't say to a child.

There was not a redeeming, or cheerful, or nice sentence in this book up to the point I read it. I found the book so demeaning to the author that I could not go beyond the first 4 chapters. Brutally honest? Yes. But I felt she showed herself not one damn iota of self-respect. This book turned my stomach as I read.

Having struggled with weight issues all my life, my heart went out to Ms. Moore as she recounted her unloved and lonely chidhood. When ever I read memoirs like this, I always wonder how parents and grandparents can treat young children as if they are less than nothing.

A quick read, mainly because I couldn't put it down! I loved it! Didn't think I would part with this book, it truly a fave. But when I saw it was on other's wish list, I felt selfish for not sharing.

I was expecting this to be a light hearted memoir, but it was a serious look at weight issues and their impact.

It was an interesting read. I found something things about being overweight I agreed with. Some I had never thought of, and those stuck with me through the book.

A heartbreaking account of Moore's life as a "fat girl". She tells her story so unflinchingly and honestly and never asks for pity. A really good read.

As much as I wanted to love this book, I just couldn't get into the tone of the book. I wasn't expecting a jolly and happy story, but I couldn't get into the negative.

Interesting read....though I didn't find myself agreeing with everything and the author did not always have my sympathy. It did make me appreciate another perspective.

I listened to the 5 hr audio version, stopping partway through and coming back to it later. Sad story, but she tries hard not to plead for sympathy (a plus).

A great read. I read in one sitting.

This book is terrible. It was like sitting at lunch with your friend who always goes on and on about how fat she is and how everyone hates her for it. I honestly didn't find anything redeeming in it: it's not funny, it's not ground-breaking, and I don't find the author particularly courageous. In fact, it's barely even interesting. It's unredeemed navel-gazing.

I ended up throwing it in the trash so no one else would be subjected to it. I hope I never feel that way about a book again.

I loved this book! Many of the other reviews were negative and I feel that I needed to add my review.

The book is not romantic. It is not fancy or contrived.

It is very simple and plain.

Judith Moore writes: "I hate myself. I have almost always hated myself. ... it is not for bad things I've done. ...I hate myself because I am not beautiful, I hate myself because I am fat." If you have ever hated yourself for a stupid reason, your heart will break a little as you read this book. Your heart will break for yourself, not for the author. The author is remorseful and understanding of the people in her life that hurt her. As I read, I wanted her to get angry, to stand up for herself, to punch someone out!!! lol But in the end she is kind to everyone but herself.

The book is a quick read. I didn't want to put it down. In the end, I didn't get the closure I was hoping for (and maybe the author still hopes for). Maybe I need to look to myself to find my own.

(FYI: Right before reading this, I read "Hunger" by Elise Blackwell. It was a nice contrast.)

visceral and heartbreaking

Sad story of neglected girl/woman who hates her body.

This is an intense read. I loved the realistic and brutal self honesty. Chapter 1 features one of the greatest opening lines ever.

As I was warned when I picked this book up, "the author is a nasty, bitter woman..."

Wow! Interesting book. If you thought you had it bad being chubby, fat or obese...this female sure takes it a step further. The poor thing had a seriously bad self image...just plain ugly. The main thought on my mind after reading this book was Dang! At least I'm cute!

I hated this book. Didn't even get through the first 2 chapters. So whoever gets my book it's brand spanking new. Just bought it. :(