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In *Shrill*, Lindy West chronicles her personal journey from a timid, big‑bodied youth into a fearless writer and humorist who refuses to fit society’s expectations of silence and compliance. The memoir covers her early reluctance to reveal herself, her clash with stand‑up comedians over offensive material, her advocacy for fat people’s dignity, and her confrontations with online trolls and hate. Through candid, humorous recollections, West offers a sharp critique of cultural norms while highlighting how she learned to defend the silenced and find strength amid judgment, loss, and isolation.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Lindy West
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