Being the Fat Girl [Paperback]

Katie Giguere (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2005

Critically acclaimed CCM recording artist Katie Giguere reveals the heartbreaking trials and tribulations of growing up being "the fat girl". Read her inspiring true-life story of how this painfully shy, insecure and "hopeless" young girl was able to find inner healing and the courage to stand up and let her voice be heard. You'll cry, laugh and stand up and cheer by the time you finish reading about the remarkable journey that led Katie to the fulfillment of her lifelong dream - being a recording artist. If you know anyone who struggles with self-esteem or feelings of inadequacy, this book is a must-have for them. Katie is living proof that with God on your side, ALL things are possible!

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: ECM Group Nashville (March 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 6102005139
• ISBN-13: 978-6102005136
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,081,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Healing and Hope, June 30, 2005

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LBecka (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Being the Fat Girl (Paperback)

This is a great read. Easy to understand and bridges the generation gap. At such a young age Katie is courageous enough to expose her deepest insecurities and to tell of how she relied on God to overcome seriously low self-esteem and self-doubt - by allowing Him to change her from the inside - out.
This is a story of hope, without being "preachy".

I highly recommend it for "kids" of all ages.

LB

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She Gives Us Hope to DREAM BIG!, June 23, 2005

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CCM Fan "CCM Fan" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Being the Fat Girl (Paperback)

It's hard to believe, after hearing her music, that Katie Giguere ever had any doubts about being a recording artist. She is an amazing talent and clearly walking in her calling. Reading the book though, you can see what she was up against. Not only did she have to overcome her own deep-seeded insecurity and self-loathing, but then she had to confront head-on, a music industry that has no qualms about telling young women they need to "fit the mold". Katie is brave and honest in her book. Even the title, "Being the Fat Girl" is a bold move. She is the kind of role model I don't mind seeing out there for our youth. She encourages people to see themselves as God sees them, flawed but thoroughly loved and perfect in His sight. She says pursue your dreams even if you seem like an unlikely candidate, because God ALWAYS uses unlikely people to do GREAT things.. (think Moses, Sarah, Mary, King David) I think this is a great book and that Katie Giguere is just what is needed right now. I hope she sells a million copies.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for people needing inspiration, February 4, 2006

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J Red (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Being the Fat Girl (Paperback)

I am glad to have purchased this very inspiring book. I can't think of any other young female artist who has addressed this topic at all. Everytime Katie steps out there onstage to sing, she is taking a stand for everyone who is different or an underdog. Her faith in God and help from family and friends seems to be a key component in her metamorphesis. Let us take a lesson from that as parents or friends of overweight people. It's not deep psychology, nor heavy theology - it's just her story, and I appreciate reading it.