Karen S. (kd-smith) reviewed Insightful on 9/28/2008 + 74 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

What an interesting book. It wasn't what I expected. The first third was the "set-up," to help you understand the main character (Maggie). At times, I found myself fussing at Maggie, thinking, "Why did you DO that? Why don't you fix that?" Then, she has an epiphany. The book gets more exciting as she begins to stand up for herself as a human being. Some of her insights are amazingly on target for anyone who has ever had 1) a weight problem, or 2) low self-esteem. The book isn't a scathing review of our fat-phobic society, rather, it is more of a look into what it is like learning to live with who God made you to be. Some of the language is a bit salty, but, you know, it fit and was actually necessary in some spots. I know I enjoyed this book immensely, and I feel sure you will, too!

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