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Size Zero

My Life as a Disappearing Model

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Scouted in the street when she was 17, Victoire Dauxerre’s story started like a teenager’s fantasy: within months she was strutting down the catwalks of New York’s major fashion shows. But when fashion executives and photographers forced her to become ever thinner, Victoire’s dream became a nightmare.

In Size Zero Victoire unflinchingly exposes the ugly face of fashion and details her personal battle with anorexia nervosa and bulimia with painful honesty. A shocking indictment of the pressures our society puts on young women, her story will give strength to anyone trying to overcome or understand the increasingly prevalent problem of eating disorders.

‘Unique and persuasive … bravely, Dauxerre names names – even the big ones’ Sunday Times

‘It is rare for someone to blow the whistle so spectacularly as Dauxerre. Hopefully her book will be a force for good’ Evening Standard

Written with Valérie Péronnet.

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Critic reviews

‘What makes Size Zero unique and persuasive is that it is a highly intelligent girl’s dark snapshot of the reality of this modern fairy-tale. What is unusual is how, bravely, Dauxerre names names – even the big ones’ Sunday Times

‘It is rare for someone to blow the whistle so spectacularly as Dauxerre. Hers is a salutary tale of abuse in plain sight. Hopefully her book will be a force for good’ Evening Standard

‘A poignant book’ Elle

‘This book has an important purpose’ Times
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I imagine this is what my life could have been if I adopted a different path. After listening to this book, I don’t feel like I missed out at all. Thank you for your honesty and in depth account. It has been a fascinating insight into the industry and triumphant personal story full of highs and lows.

I love the honesty

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Takes a few chapters to get into but if you like fashion and are interested in a models true account of her life and relationships and learning about eating disorders you won’t be able to put it down. Very Moorish and great awareness raiser. Advised for teenagers and above.

Great story

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I loved the book and the narrator was fantastic. the story is sad and compelling and I loved the author for her bravery and truthfulness. highly recommended .

sublime and brilliant book

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I loved this book, with all its details and horrific truths. triggering at times, but candid and real

real, raw account. fantastic

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Amazing to hear the truth behind the industry and what she went through. I can't look at models the same way again, I just see how hard it must be for them. I hope this books helps to change the world for these women and for all of us. A brave and interesting book.

Very enlightening

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