Conversations with the Fat Girl

De: Liza Palmer

Narrado por: Khristine Hvam

Liza Palmer will have listeners cheering as she explores friendship, true love, and self-acceptance in this "engaging and poignant" (Jennifer Weiner) novel.

Everyone seems to be getting on with their lives except Maggie. At 27, she's still serving coffee at Joe's while her friends are getting married, having babies, and thriving in their careers. And now Olivia, Maggie's best friend since grade school, is getting married too. The man in Maggie's life? Well there isn't one, except the guy she has a crush on, Domenic, who works with her at the coffee shop. Oh, and her dog, Solo (the name says it all).

When Olivia comes to town and asks Maggie to be her maid of honor, Maggie is thrilled...but she can't help comparing herself to the new and "improved" Olivia. Way back then, they befriended each other because they both struggled with their weight. Now grown up, Maggie is still shopping in the "women's section" while Olivia went and had gastric-bypass surgery in search of the elusive size two. But as the wedding nears, Olivia's seemingly perfect life starts to unravel, and Maggie realizes that happiness might not be tied to a number on the scale.

In this wonderful novel, Liza Palmer is both witty and wise, giving a voice to women everywhere who have ever wished they could stop obsessing...and start living.

"In a word: genuine." (Herald Sun)

©2007, 2019 Liza Palmer (P)2019 Hachette Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Palmer's likable characters and snappy dialogue make this novel stand out from the crowd, and it's sure to attract fans of Jennifer Weiner and other authors who offer slightly imperfect heroines. Palmer manages to infuse a message of self-acceptance that isn't heavy-handed or cloying." (Booklist)

"Engaging and poignant and heartbreakingly real, Liza Palmer's tale of best friends, true love, and just what size happily-ever-after wears is a winning conversation." (Jennifer Weiner, number one New York Times best-selling author)

"Kudos to Liza Palmer for... striking a breezy tone without being trivial." (People)

But it now!

This was such a great listen! Real life in fiction that included some lessons, pain and true love in the form of relationships, letting go of the past and a whole lot of self-love and growth. Thanks Ms Palmer for a great book! Now I will go a hunting for your others!!!

Loved it!!

I purchased this book the year it was published. It is one of my all time favorites,