Comments on: Book review: Designated Fat Girl by Jennifer Joyner

By: Thealogian

Thealogian — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:23:17 +0000

Never read Salon’s comments–after reading that painfully poignant piece, I clicked on the comments (& I should know better considering that I like to read Broadsheet and Salon in general and they have the worst trolls on the interwebs).

Anyway, thanks for the review and the links…btw, Chocolate and Vicodin is in my Amazon shopping cart :)

By: Glorianne

Glorianne — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:34:28 +0000

Thanks for the review. I got the book on my Kindle and I’m halfway through it. Though I don’t see gastric bypass as a reasonable solution in my future (I could be wrong), I completely identify with the food obsession, bingeing and hiding eating. Sometimes it’s enough to know that someone else goes through what you do as well — one reason I’m such a fan of your blog. Keep up the good work!

By: Ninjutsu Training

Ninjutsu Training — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:05:14 +0000

Looking forward to reading this. Do you know if there are ebook formats, perhaps for the Kindle or for the iPad iBooks app?

By: MaNiC MoMMy

MaNiC MoMMy — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 06:07:34 +0000

SOunds like another fabulous book! And with or without gastric bypass, a whole bag of Doritos would make me sick, but how bout this one? In college, my roommate used to eat her Doritos with mayonniase?!?!?!? EWWWWW!

And I cannot WAIT for CHocolate and vicodin, but if I could have a choice between the two, I’d pick the vicodin!

Steph

By: monica

monica — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:58:26 +0000

I too have also toyed with the idea of gastric bypass, so i might have to get this book to gain some persepective and insight on life after surgery, and issues that come up that don’t necessarily deal with drastic weight loss. seems like more and more people i know are having the surgery, but because i know how addicted i am to food i just don’t think i ever will have it. thanks for the review!

By: Debby

Debby — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:51:18 +0000

I like that you’re an ethical person, especially since not many people are these days. Good post.

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:33:39 +0000

Thanks for the review, sounds like an interesting book, is she going to review your book?

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:56:11 +0000

Me again. I just read the post at Salon, and then a few of the comments. Most of them broke my heart. Most people just don’t get it. Their answer is “just quit eating.” Wouldn’t that be great – so simple. We wouldn’t be where we are if that were the case. So sad.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:43:17 +0000

That sounds like a very interesting book. I have been toying with gastric surgery ideas, but I have come to realize my problems are beyond just obesity. I think I will check out the psychiatric help that is required anyway. There is something more than just overeating and lack of exercise. I think I will look into this book. Thanks for the review.

By: Tabitha @ Just Weighing In

Tabitha @ Just Weighing In — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:39:04 +0000

sounds like an interesting book… thanks for the review