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‘Fat Girl Walking’ is an autobiographical collection in which Brittany Gibbons recounts her experiences as a woman, wife, mother, daughter‑in‑law, and internet personality living with obesity. She uses her blog, social media, and television appearances as platforms to confront the stigma that many overweight women face, arguing that not all overweight people hate their bodies. Gibbons offers honest reflections on self‑perception, self‑esteem, and the cultural expectations placed on women’s bodies, drawing from her Ohio upbringing and her status as a New York Times bestseller. The book serves as both a personal narrative and a broader conversation about body image in contemporary society.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Brittany Gibbons
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