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In this powerful memoir, Sheri Segal Glick explores her rough, rocky, rutted road to being in recovery. As a young teenager, Sheri developed anorexia, and has battled the illness for decades. The Skinny explores her journey, from her tumultuous time as a teenager to the disease rearing its ugly head as an adult, with her signature wit, wry humour, and absolute honesty.

The Beatles landing in New York in February 1964 was the opening shot in a cultural revolution nobody predicted. Suddenly the youth of the richest, most powerful nation on earth was trying to emulate the music, manners and the modes of a rainy island that had recently fallen on hard times.

When the Saulnier sisters suffer one disappointment too many in their native France, they decide to pack up and try their luck in America. As journalists, they have the run of the country, following stories that take them to places where most Americans have never been - from the back roads of Appalachia to an underground village of homeless people in the New York City subway system. And along the way, they dine on: Nathan's Famous hot dogs at the annual hot dog-eating contest in Coney Island.

A must-read for anyone who cares why so many celebs are sporting "bumps", or whether they are really "just like us", this guide - nay, rulebook - lays down the law on what you need to know to play Hollywood in a simple and concise manner.

The critically acclaimed poet and author of the collection Debris, Jonathan Wells gives us a thoughtful, candid, and powerful memoir about the universal exploration of adolescence and self-image, the frailty of masculinity, and all the places we seek comfort in a world trying to redefine us.

Now in paperback, popular comedienne and television star Mo'Nique tells us how to be a big woman in a small woman's world. It is NO secret that I am a BIG girl. Always have been, always will be. The only way I'll ever wear a size 6, or even a 16, is if you add them together. That's right: I wear...

Big Fat Skinny Dish is not your typical weight-loss podcast. It’s real talk about food, mindset, and the messy middle of trying to live healthy-ish without giving up the things you love. Hosted by Lisa Kahler, a recovering dieter with a story full of ups, downs, and do-overs, this podcast dishes out lessons learned, snack reviews, mindset shifts, and plenty of inspiration and encouragement along the weigh. Here you’ll find stories of transformation, moments of laughter, and honest conversations about what it really takes to stay consistent: grace, grit, and sometimes a handful of fries. So...

In Never Hire a Skinny Chef, author Scott Kohno dives into a treasure trove of experiences and insights gathered over three decades in business. This book is more than just a collection of anecdotes; it’s a metaphorical guide to the rich lessons life has to offer. Why the intriguing title? It reflects a crucial truth discovered through years of experience: the best "chefs"—the most skilled and insightful individuals—are those who immerse themselves fully in their craft and in life itself.

Skinny, Fat, Perfect is part memoir, part road map, and whole-heartedly designed to help listeners approach healthy eating and weight loss from a different perspective. This book is a guide for returning to self-love, healing old wounds, and being happy in your body at any size or age. It's time to abandon the popular fear-based and fight-oriented diet paradigm, and instead see how accepting ourselves and our bodies will lead to a natural, healthy, and sustainable weight.

Does nothing really taste as good as skinny feels? Let's get comfortable talking about the reality of our silly little eating dis0rders. A vessel to empty our minds, hearts and stomachs. welcome home.

Zoom in on any of the momentous occasions in Ryan Althaus’s life, and you’re certain to see a certain shadowy someone lurking in the background—his "friend" Ed. But Ed’s not quite the friend you are envisioning. Ed is short for “eating disorder”, and he has an obnoxious way of infusing himself into every aspect of Ryan’s life—but not for long!

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