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Misfit

By: Charli Howard
Narrated by: Charli Howard
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Misfit written and read by Charli Howard.

So, how did a slightly bonkers misfit with anorexia, bulimia and anxiety decide to solve their problems? I became a model. As you do.

Charli Howard had always wanted to be normal - but for some reason, she couldn't quite find out how to do it. As a teenager, she felt like the only one who struggled with anxiety and self-esteem issues when everyone around her seemed to fit in. So she tried to embrace standing out: by becoming a model. Believing it would make her happy and envied, she set out single-mindedly to make it - and she achieved her dream. But the reality wasn't quite as glamorous as she'd hoped. The pressure on Charli to look a certain way took an extreme toll on her body and self-image, and no matter how thin she got, she was never thin enough.

When Charli, though medically underweight, was fired by her modelling agency for being too big, she decided she'd had enough. She used her platform for good and spoke out about the insane standards of the modelling industry, whose images influence young women and girls all over the world. Now, Charli is comfortable in her skin for the first time ever, working happily as a plus sized model in New York. Here, she shares her journey, from anorexic and bulimic teenager to happy, healthy twenty-something.

©2018 Charli Howard (P)2018 Penguin Audio
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"A beautiful and brave book." (Emma Gannon)

"Packed full of honesty and insight." (Dr Radha)

"Everyone should read this book." (ModelTypeFace)

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Really interesting story, in my opinion worth to read/listen for every girl. Opened my eyes and let me to see my body in different, good way.

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I knew this book would be amazing and I was right! From start to finish she wrote words that truly resonated with me and has filled my mind with an inspirational story that made me feel NORMAL.

Having just finished studying a degree in fashion and being told what industry standard beauty was and how i must aspire to fit that, it’s so refreshing to hear words of struggle in that industry and to watch her grow and come out the other side.

Finishing the book so quickly, I was hooked from the very beginning. Her frequent use of swear words made the read only all too real and having this book on audible, with Charli Howard herself reading, it felt as though I was listening to a friend.

This book is truly inspiring and has altered my own misconception about my body, helping me to view it in a more positive light.

You Must Read This Book!

This book is revolutionary!!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

For anyone who has ever had any issues with food, this book is a must listen! Charli tells her story in a witty yet reflective way, and it makes you realise you are not alone.

So relatable!

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