Size Wise [Paperback]

Judy Sullivan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997

You are who you are--why wait until you lose weight to lead a healthy, happy life? Medical studies show that dieting seldom leads to the desired result, no matter how hard you try. In fact, 90% of all people who attempt to lose weight are back where they started within five years. The good news is that there are more resources available for large men, women, and children than ever before.

SIZE WISE offers more than 1,000 up-to-date listings on where to find absolutely everything you want or need to enjoy life fully right now, including:

where to find clothing, from uniforms to formal wear-up to size 2X, through custom and supersizes
where and how to buy sturdy, attractive furniture
sporting goods, fitness gear and instructional videos
car models and airlines with the best-and worst comfort features
how to locate comfortable hotels, restaurants, and movie theaters
how to deal effectively with insensitive healthcare providers, weight prejudice, and size-discrimination

And much, much more
Don't wait for a miracle start living today!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Judy Sullivan is a freelance journalist who has written extensively on issues relating to large people. She lives in Los Osos, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 385 pages
• Publisher: Harper Perennial (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380787113
• ISBN-13: 978-0380787111
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,014,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Size Wise is fat-friendly, fat-smart, and inspirational!, November 8, 1997

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"baklavaschwartz" (The NJ Meadowlands, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Size Wise (Paperback)

Perhaps it isn't fair that I'm reviewing this book. After all, I am one of Ms. Sullivan's subjects--but that is how I came to know and love this book.

I've been fat my entire life, and always wished for someone to show me how and where to fit into a world that is not welcoming or accepting of people who don't fit the kind of airbrushed ideal displayed on magazine covers. Finally, there are resources compiled in a comprehensive, compassionate and unapologetic package, complete with examples of successful fat people who are thriving and making a difference--despite their so-called "inability to fit" the cookie-cutter image and standards which are so celebrated in our society.

Ms. Sullivan addresses every kind of need--from basics, such as clothing and personal care, to the essential tools (social support, activism, advocacy) necessary to evolve oneself into a confident, assertive and productive human being, regardless of body size.

Although I have been involved in the size acceptance movement for nearly 18 years, I am always thrilled and renewed by reading the struggles and triumphs of others. I recommend this book as a "must have" for all people of size, their partners, families and friends. With the resources represented here, any friend or family member can choose gifts, clothing and other necessities--including a fat-friendly travel package knowing it's just the right size. In fact, a copy of this book should be included with the tickets for that Alaskan cruise!

Susan Mason

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY HELPFUL!, July 28, 1999

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Traci (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Size Wise (Paperback)

I bought this book some time ago and found it to be a very helpful source for overweight people. Living large can be very difficult and extra assistance is always needed.