Book Review by Brittany Hudson
I had been roaming the young adult section for a long time before I noticed the “new books” section. I decided to see if there was anything worth checking out. Well I came across “Big Fat Manifesto” because the title was interesting and of course the cover was neat (trust me when i say its okay to judge a book by its cover) Anyhow, I read the first chapter and was instantly hooked. Jamie is a senior in high school who has a very busy agenda. She’s starring in a play, studying for the SAT, filling out college applications, trying to get a journalism scholarship and trying to inform the community, through a weekly column that she writes, about being Fat. Jamie is known as the “Fat Girl” but she’s accepted the fact that she is fat…too bad most people have not. Too many people thinkg being fat is like committing a crime. I really liked Jamie because she is so bold, witty, and smart. I love how she’s so dedicated to her column and correctly informing her audience and not holding much back. She bust myths about being fat and exposes discrimination in a popular clothing store. This book was never boring for me. Although its main issue revolves around being fat, Jamie also explores other topics and reveals other qualities about herself. I don’t think this book is just for overweight/obese/fat people..I think it appeals to anyone who has ever felt uncomfortable about their appearance…and that’s everyone right?
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 comments:
Post a Comment