One of the best books I've read in a really long time! I definitely see it being one of my favorite books of 2021.
There are so many wonderful things I can say about this book! People need to Read This Book!! Everyone who grew up overweight or bullied needs to read this! Those middle school could benefit from reading this book. And people who don't fit any of those descriptions need to read this book to see the impact bullying and fat-shaming has on others. It's for everyone who has felt at some point in time that they didn't fit in.
Fipps addresses important topics, such as bullying and weight bias (including that in the medical field and even family members). She also sheds light on the importance of therapy, another topic that is frowned upon by many in society.
I love poetry, so I really liked the fact that the story is told via short poems/verse. It works well and lends insight into Ellie's character.
I absolutely adored Ellie, and my heart broke for her. I applauded her for her growth, as well as how she learned to stand up for herself. I also loved the concept of starfishing, to occupy the space everyone is entitled to and deserves. Hopefully readers will walk away from the last page with the reminder to think before they speak. A kind word goes a long way.
Some of my favorite quotes:
- "Does everybody
make somebody
feel like a nobody?"
- "But it's a lot easier
to toss into the trash the thoughts
others have about you
than the ones
you have about yourself."
- "Untrue, negative thought:
The higher my weight,
the lower my value.
True, positive thought:
A scale does not
determine your worth."
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy from Bookish First and the publisher, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.
There are so many wonderful things I can say about this book! People need to Read This Book!! Everyone who grew up overweight or bullied needs to read this! Those middle school could benefit from reading this book. And people who don't fit any of those descriptions need to read this book to see the impact bullying and fat-shaming has on others. It's for everyone who has felt at some point in time that they didn't fit in.
Fipps addresses important topics, such as bullying and weight bias (including that in the medical field and even family members). She also sheds light on the importance of therapy, another topic that is frowned upon by many in society.
I love poetry, so I really liked the fact that the story is told via short poems/verse. It works well and lends insight into Ellie's character.
I absolutely adored Ellie, and my heart broke for her. I applauded her for her growth, as well as how she learned to stand up for herself. I also loved the concept of starfishing, to occupy the space everyone is entitled to and deserves. Hopefully readers will walk away from the last page with the reminder to think before they speak. A kind word goes a long way.
Some of my favorite quotes:
- "Does everybody
make somebody
feel like a nobody?"
- "But it's a lot easier
to toss into the trash the thoughts
others have about you
than the ones
you have about yourself."
- "Untrue, negative thought:
The higher my weight,
the lower my value.
True, positive thought:
A scale does not
determine your worth."
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy from Bookish First and the publisher, but I wasn't required to leave a positive review.