A New Model

What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like

By: Ashley Graham, Rebecca Paley

Narrated by: Ashley Graham, Almarie Guerra

“Evocative.” — The Cut

One of the most outspoken voices gracing the cover of magazines today encourages women to be their most confident selves, recognize their personal beauty, and reach for their highest dreams in this wise, warm, and inspiring memoir.

Voluptuous beauty Ashley Graham has been modeling professionally since the age of thirteen. Discovered at a shopping mall in Nebraska, her stunning face and sexy curves have graced the covers of top magazines, including Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, and she was the first size 14 model to appear on the front of the wildly popular Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. The face of brands such as H&M Studio, she is also a judge for the latest season of America’s Next Top Model. And that’s only the beginning for this extraordinary talent.

Ashley is leading a new generation of women breaking ground and demolishing stereotypes, transforming our ideals about body image and what is fashionable and beautiful. A woman who proves that when it comes to beauty, size is just a number, she is the voice for the body positivity movement today and a role model for all women—no matter their individual body type, shape, or weight.

In this collection of insightful, provocative essays illustrated with a dozen photos, Ashley shares her perspective on how ideas around body image are evolving—and how we still have work to do; the fun—and stress—of a career in the fashion world; her life before modeling; and her path to accepting her size without limiting her dreams—defying rigid industry standards and naysayers who told her it couldn’t be done. As she talks about her successes and setbacks, Ashley offers support for every woman coming to terms with who she is, bolster her self-confidence, and motivates her to be her strongest, healthiest, and most beautiful self.

Love Ashley Graham!

It was good to hear her story. I wish she had read the book though - I think it would have had a little more punch.

I've been having this book on loop everyday.

This is the real, raw story that I've always wanted to hear from someone but everyone is too afraid to admit. to admit it's okay to have a bulge and even though I do exercise and eat in moderation, I still will never look like a Victoria secret model. thank you so much Ashley. you are saving my life.

So inspiring and empowering

This was such an awesome book. I identify with so much in it. Thank you Ashley!

amazing story

loved it. for someone who is plus size, I always felt I didn't belong or wasn't pretty enough. hearing this story definitely changed my view on things. Thank you for sharing.

Amazing Story!

I loved this book! I related with so much of Ashley's story. I am so glad she took the time to share it.