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Book Synopsis: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN INDIE BESTSELLER
“One of the great thinkers of our generation . . . I feel fresher and smarter and happier for sitting down with her.”—Jameela Jamil, iWeigh Podcast
The co-host of the Maintenance Phase podcast and creator of Your Fat Friend equips you with the facts to debunk common anti-fat myths and with tools to take action for fat justice
The pushback that shows up in conversations about fat justice takes exceedingly predicable form. Losing weight is easy—calories in, calories out. Fat people are unhealthy. We’re in the midst of an obesity epidemic. Fat acceptance “glorifies obesity.” The BMI is an objective measure of size and health. Yet, these myths are as readily debunked as they are pervasive.
In “You Just Need to Lose Weight,” Aubrey Gordon equips readers with the facts and figures to reframe myths about fatness in order to dismantle the anti-fat bias ingrained in how we think about and treat fat people. Bringing her dozen years of community organizing and training to bear, Gordon shares the rhetorical approaches she and other organizers employ to not only counter these pernicious myths, but to dismantle the anti-fat bias that so often underpin them.
As conversations about fat acceptance and fat justice continue to grow, “You Just Need to Lose Weight” will be essential to ensure that those conversations are informed, effective, and grounded in both research and history.
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Looking to debunk common anti-fat myths and advocate for fat justice? Look no further than "You Just Need to Lose Weight": And 19 Other Myths About Fat People (Myths Made in America). This New York Times Bestseller and Indie Bestseller is an eye-opening exploration of the pervasive myths surrounding fatness in our society. Written by Aubrey Gordon, a renowned thinker and community organizer, this book equips you with the facts and figures to challenge the anti-fat bias ingrained in our thinking.
Forget about the outdated notion that losing weight is as simple as calories in, calories out. Gordon presents a comprehensive analysis that dismantles this myth and many others. With her extensive experience in community organizing and training, Gordon shares rhetorical approaches that effectively counter these harmful perceptions and pave the way towards fat acceptance and justice.
As the conversations about fat acceptance and fat justice gain momentum, it's crucial to be informed and armed with knowledge. "You Just Need to Lose Weight" is your essential guide. With its well-researched content and historical context, this book ensures that your advocacy efforts are grounded and effective. Join the movement and be a catalyst for positive change.
Click here to get your copy of "You Just Need to Lose Weight": And 19 Other Myths About Fat People (Myths Made in America) and take action towards a more inclusive and just society.
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