tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post3549089654879473237..comments2024-03-17T14:55:58.619-07:00Comments on Bloggin' 'bout Books: "Weighty" Novel Entertaining, Relatable Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-70422309902135083712014-02-08T19:31:30.579-08:002014-02-08T19:31:30.579-08:00I just finished (after reading you review). I enjo...I just finished (after reading you review). I enjoyed it. Thanks!Laura Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585254426161993523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-42671313205012695232014-01-20T09:59:27.686-08:002014-01-20T09:59:27.686-08:00Most of these types of books have a similar messag...Most of these types of books have a similar message, which is great. I just wanted to see Ann go through a more realistic struggle before she had her epiphany. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-24128365992855382382014-01-20T09:54:03.023-08:002014-01-20T09:54:03.023-08:00I have a copy of SKINNY, just haven't read it ...I have a copy of SKINNY, just haven't read it yet. It does sound really good -- I'll have to get to it sooner rather than later. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-39357245395623876852014-01-20T09:53:05.787-08:002014-01-20T09:53:05.787-08:00I did enjoy it overall, but it was definitely a bi...I did enjoy it overall, but it was definitely a bit far-fetched. In more than one way.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-69129094572200464522014-01-20T09:52:35.917-08:002014-01-20T09:52:35.917-08:00I agree -- I think books like these help kids, esp...I agree -- I think books like these help kids, especially, to be more empathetic toward those who struggle with weight or any other issue, for that matter. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-32586014703129958862014-01-19T14:26:27.603-08:002014-01-19T14:26:27.603-08:00I have read other books like this one based on how...I have read other books like this one based on how you are describing it; girl has X problem and suddenly one day embraces X and feels okay about herself. It is great that weight is being an issue of discussion, but it is a shame that it is not being done super well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683814336132017546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-39211143822176459022014-01-18T22:19:04.611-08:002014-01-18T22:19:04.611-08:00Have you read SKINNY by Donna Cooner? It's abo...Have you read SKINNY by Donna Cooner? It's about a teen who gets gastric-bypass surgery. I've heard terrific things about it, great reviews, etc. Kimberley Griffiths Littlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269829969442171522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-83737710495962455812014-01-18T19:14:22.176-08:002014-01-18T19:14:22.176-08:00I have this one on my Kindle but haven't read ...I have this one on my Kindle but haven't read it yet. It sounds interesting enough. I'm glad you enjoyed it even if it was somewhat unrealistic. Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-8256647219221873422014-01-18T11:33:29.807-08:002014-01-18T11:33:29.807-08:00Good to know...I've been interested in this bo...Good to know...I've been interested in this book for awhile, being a weighty teenager/adult for awhile. And an interesting point about readalikes -- would have been nice to have a book like that back in the day when I was a teen. Gerbera Daisy Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605934758292568280noreply@blogger.com