Skinny |
There is no doubt that body image plays a huge role in the life of many teens today, especially girls. Skinny tells the story of Ever, who is extremely overweight and suffering from the belief that she is fundamentally unworthy of love or happiness in her life because of it. The reader gets to live in Ever’s head as she travels a road that involves surgery and profound change. While navigating the extremely rough waters of high school social life, Ever has weight loss surgery, which is when her physical and emotional transformation really begins. Donna Cooner’s honest writing about the physical aftermath of the operation and Ever’s struggle to deal with her new body was poignantly written and I felt very invested in Ever’s well being, as a character. Even if you’ve never struggled with weight issues, I think that Skinny makes a good point about the voice we all carry inside of us that might tell us that we aren’t good enough. Ever’s journey toward the realization that she doesn’t have to listen to that voice is painful, yes, but also uplifting. I think that teens and adults will appreciate this story and the very real hurdles that Ever must conquer in order to discover her deep inner beauty.
It was heartbreaking to read Ever’s thoughts, at times, and I really felt that the author captured the extreme doubts that many of us have had in our lives. What I didn’t see, thankfully, was that Ever’s surgery made her immediately ultra popular and super skinny. The transformation was gradual and while she did lose a lot of weight, the real change occurred internally. I loved the way that the new attention tempted Ever to almost lose sight of the people she loved, because it was very realistic. What she comes to realize is that the people she put in God-like categories in her mind were flawed and human. Most importantly, Ever had to decide where happiness really comes from. Does it come from looks? From popularity? From the people around you? The universal appeal of these issues made it a book I could really relate to, and I think that many others will feel the same way.
I received the book as a galley from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
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One of the best things about this one was how incredible her thoughts were. I LOVED how accurate that was, and how it takes SO LONG for your thoughts to catch up to your body – if they EVER do…
FABULOUS review.
-Jac @ For Love and Books
I like the fact that this book makes you really think – and that it’s relatable to even those who are not going through the same things as Ever is. Great review!
Wow, people have been saying really good things about this book & I like that it wasn’t simply an easy solution because that’s not realistic. Love that this makes you think and relate.
That doesn’t only play a role with teens.. also older people can struggle with their image, so that would help me to identify with her in some way. I’m happy to hear that the solution is realistic and that Ever is a likeable character 🙂 Great review!
Mel@thedailyprophecy.
I’ve started this one, and so far have really liked it. Just need to find time to finish it.
Curious, does she end up going on a date with that guy she used to be friends with?
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