I related to this book on so many levels. I too have been the girl that feels out of place because of the attributes that has been given to her. That has felt as if the only reason guys show interest in her is because of those attributes. I feel like Greer's story is one that so many girls can relate to because of the sad reality that is society today. Girls are shamed for their bodies, noticed for only their bodies, and it's long past time for that to change.
Greer's story is one that I needed when I was younger and just getting used to what being a girl meant in terms of how people will look at me. I have seen some backlash to this book, saying that too much of it was focused on how Greer saw her body and that she was overreacting about the size of her attributes, but isn't that exactly the reason the book was written? Most people have one part about themselves that they wish they could change. Their thoughts are not kind to that part. They will think about it often, and usually their thoughts blow it out of proportion. I saw Greer's thoughts as realistic to a teenage girl that just wants to look like everyone else.
The thing I most loved about this book is that the romance, while there, wasn't the main storyline. The story was more focused on Greer learning to love her body through her other relationships. I did have some issues with the writing style, but that's a personal preference more than anything else. I think this book is much needed for many girls in today's world.
Greer's story is one that I needed when I was younger and just getting used to what being a girl meant in terms of how people will look at me. I have seen some backlash to this book, saying that too much of it was focused on how Greer saw her body and that she was overreacting about the size of her attributes, but isn't that exactly the reason the book was written? Most people have one part about themselves that they wish they could change. Their thoughts are not kind to that part. They will think about it often, and usually their thoughts blow it out of proportion. I saw Greer's thoughts as realistic to a teenage girl that just wants to look like everyone else.
The thing I most loved about this book is that the romance, while there, wasn't the main storyline. The story was more focused on Greer learning to love her body through her other relationships. I did have some issues with the writing style, but that's a personal preference more than anything else. I think this book is much needed for many girls in today's world.