Such a Pretty Fat

One Narcissist's Quest to Discover If Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big, Or Why Pi e Is Not the Answer

By: Jen Lancaster

Narrated by: Jamie Heinlein

Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

A NOTE FROM JEN LANCASTER:

"To whom the fat rolls...I'm tired of books where a self-loathing heroine is teased to the point where she starves herself skinny in hopes of a fabulous new life. And I hate the message that women can't possibly be happy until we all fit into our skinny jeans. I don't find these stories uplifting; they make me want to hug these women and take them out for fizzy champagne drinks and cheesecake and explain to them that until they figure out their insides, their outsides don't matter. Unfortunately, being overweight isn't simply a societal issue that can be fixed with a dose healthy of positive self-esteem. It's a health matter, and here on the eve of my fortieth year, I've learned I have to make changes so I don't, you know, die. Because what good is finally being able to afford a pedicure if I lose a foot to adult onset diabetes?"

©2008 Jen Lancaster (P)2009 Penguin

Love, Love, Love

By far the best book I've read/ listened to in a long, long time. Author is witty and comically sarcastic.

funny but sometime a bit much

it took me a bit to get through this book because some of the hatred and white privilege was a but much a times...hilarious other times. There were times the author was blatantly racist and just really needed to find a little peace in her life. The anger can be a bit much
I was hoping it ended with a little heart...but her overly white republican privilege really showed...and no heart was to be found.

Everything I always wanted to say about fat

This was an extremely funny, yet edgy book nailing the feelings every woman has about the struggle of losing weight. As the reader, Ms. Lancaster's cutting, sarcastic, and ironic style is just what the book needs. I listened to it in the car, and occasionally had to pull over as tears of laughter were running down my face. It's a book I will definitely listen to again.

Small bites help

Jen Lancaster is funny, pithy and deliciously wicked..in small bites. Her endless ranting becomes a bit grating if you listen to it like a piece of fiction. I tend to think of her as my neurotic friend that is occasionally so funny she makes me shoot latte out of my nose, but the rest of the time she whines and complains incessantly.

All three of her memoirs tend to read like a late night comedic monologue, and are best absorbed and enjoyed in three minute increments.

Chunky girl steps up.

I loved this book! I do want to warn you there is a considerable amount of cursing, but who hasn't cussed while trying to lose weight? Listening to Jen's journey encouraged me to step up and take responsibility for what I eat and my activity. I joined Weight Watchers cause I tried them once before and was successful. (Hey Jen did they pay you for plugging them?) As an author myself I appreciate Jen's style! I'm certain I'll be checking out more of her books.

A light listen

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

This book was a fun listen in the car. It wouldn't be my first pick but if you like lighter books this should fill your listening time.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I liked the funny stories about dieting. If you never had to diet you shouldn't listen to this story, you won't relate.

Did Jamie Heinlein do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

The narrator did a good job.

Did Such a Pretty Fat inspire you to do anything?

I'd love to say that I jumped on the diet band wagon after listening this. But it got me thinking about it.

Fun!

Any additional comments?

Jen Lancaster is so honest and bitchy at times, but there's also a tender side to her writing too. Mainly, she cracks me up.

Love this Author.

I can't wait to get the next in the series. I laugh so much. Fun books.

Hilarious Commentary on Weight Loss!

This book is so funny! Jen Lancaster has an attitude and a great sense of humor! Following her struggle to lose weight and get fit is inspiring and honest. She doesn't lie or sugar coat her journey, but tells it like it is. By the end of the book I felt like I had a new friend! One word of caution: She does cuss a lot. It didn't offend me, but does make me curse more while listening. :) Kinda funny, but maybe not to you!

Fun book.

I enjoyed the message & could really relate to the struggle and lack of understanding that she faces throughout the book.