Happy Fat

Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink You

By: Sofie Hagen

Narrated by: Sofie Hagen

‘You need this book. Your mom needs this book. Your best friend needs this book. Everyone needs a dose of Happy Fat!’ Julie Murphy

‘I am a fat person and I love my body. I feel lucky to be able to say that – it has taken a lot of work and a lot of time.

I want to tell you what I have learned and how I got here.’

In Happy Fat, comedian Sofie Hagen shares how she removed fatphobic influences from her daily life and found self-acceptance in a world where judgement and discrimination are rife.

From shame and sex to airplane seats, love and getting stuck in public toilets, Sofie provides practical tips for readers – drawing wisdom from other Fat Liberation champions along the way.

Part memoir, part social commentary, Happy Fat is a funny, angry and impassioned look at how taking up space in a culture that is desperate to reduce you can be radical, emboldening and life-changing.

Critic reviews

‘Perfect, kind, hilarious and persuasive’ Lena Dunham

‘This book is the fat best friend you wished you had before endlessly trying to fit in’ Scottee

‘I loved every single word of this masterpiece! … I want to hug every page, and shout it from the rooftops. It explains so beautifully what it is to be fat … the shame you experience and but also the utter joy of learning to love yourself and to see through the lies’ Helen Thorn, Scummy Mummies

‘As an old-school stand-up of the self-deprecating variety, I found Sofie’s book fascinating and it’s introduced to me a whole new school of thought’ Jo Brand

Nothing New Here

There's nothing new here that isn't in a lot of other books in the same genre, but at least the humor is good for a mild chuckle, and the author is well informed about systemic critique and intersectionality.

Absolutely refreshing and thought provoking!

I am beyond impressed. This book is inclusive, informative, and REAL. Her emotion and wit makes this book FUN- even when battling your own inner demons or bias.

Excellent

The author is so charming and funny. Very authentic. I’ve listened to this many times and really enjoyed it.

So comforting

Love love LOVED this book ❤️ I burned through it in one weekend. Sofie is funny and insightful and comforting. I'd highly recommend to anyone who struggles with weight, body image, and self-love.

Required reading for everyone!

Excellent book and should be required for everyone! Funny, heart warming, witty Sofie gets down to the matter at hand in each chapter without mincing words and manages to make you want to keep learning more. Love her fresh and kind hearted approach.