Such a pretty fat : one narcissist's quest to discover if her life makes her ass look big, or why pie is not the answer
(2008)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
BIOGRAPHY/LANCASTER,J

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Biography & Memoir BIOGRAPHY/LANCASTER,J Available

Details

PUBLISHED
New York : New American Library, 2008
DESCRIPTION

379 pages ; 21 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9780451223890, 0451223896, 9780451223890, 0451223896
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Like I haven't heard that before -- Pack your knives and go, Mom -- Talking (terrible) turkey -- Two fat people admit defeat -- Lookin' good and feelin' fine? not so much -- Shame con queso -- I wish I could quit you, Olive Garden -- Gentlemen, start your cheeesecakes -- It seemed like a good idea at the time -- Careful what you wish for -- I like New York in June; how about you? -- Less talk-y, more drive-y -- Reaching critical (M)Ass -- Baby steps -- Metamorpha-sissy -- Gym dandy -- Et tu, Valerie Bertinelli? -- Enough with the cake already; god! -- Swim it out, bitch -- The n-a-k-e-d truth -- By the numbers -- Epilogue

Unfortunately, being overweight isn't simply a societal issue that can be fixed with a dose healthy of positive self-esteem. It's a health matter, and on the eve of her fortieth year, Lancaster learns to make changes. Because what good is finally being able to afford a pedicure if you lose a foot to adult onset diabetes?