Book 2 Post 1

 Reading What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat, you are immediately hit with why this book is not going to be like the others. Yes, it will talk about her experiences and the criticisms that come with being considered fat but is not meant to be a self-help book or a reassurance about the lifestyle. Instead, she wants to highlight the everchanging culture and attitudes toward being fat. I chose this book because I feel that I am personally not conscious enough about impact that these attitudes create. 

The introduction had already forced me to take a step back. Dissecting the body positivity movement, it became apparent to me that there was an inherent bias against fat people; even though the movement is meant to combat just that. Going through the terms she felt important to understanding the story, it was clear that I was unprepared for what's to come. I had no idea about "extended plus-size clothing" or the differences between obese and overweight. I realized I take for granted not having to worry about where I buy my clothes, how others will react to my size or if I will be able to fit into a crucial piece of medical equipment. Incident after incident, I learn more about the shortcomings that being fat causes. As I finish the book, I am looking forward to learning more about weight disparities and the effects that being fat can implicate on their lives.