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Shadow on a Tightrope: Writings by Women on Fat Oppression

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I was just getting into fat-acceptance when this book was being collected. It's an intensely personal, powerful testimony to the strength of the women who wrote it, and to every fat woman who's been on the attacked side of size prejudice.

I can't remember the name of the piece, but it's the text of a speech given to a group of womens' studies students. It made me cry, it made me strong. Read it and the rest of the book - you'll become more aware and a better person for it.

This is a book that shows how far we have come in the war against fat-oppression. Unfortunately it hasn't been very far, however, every fat grrrl should own a copy!! It's a little piece of our history in this society where we must all bow to a powerful looks-based caste system. Hopefully the words of our foremothers will help you see that we don't have to live this way and we can still feel comfortable in our own skin. It's a must-have title for all who know that there is beauty in every person.