" Interesting read about a woman who loses hundreds of pounds -- except the book isn't really about losing weight, as much as it is a detailing of her abusive childhood and eventually finding affirmation in her adult life. It reminded me of The Glass Castle, except not as well written, since this book didn't have a solid theme. I scanned some reviews before I read the book, and some people were upset that she didn't give details as to her weightloss, which didn't bother me at the time -- I mean, who wants a chronicle of every squat, lunge, and broccoli stem? Except this book didn't have details at all. So this woman lost 500 pounds because she starting chatting with people online? Just seemed confusing that it wasn't really touched upon in the book. Nonetheless, the book is still enjoyable as the author's style is pleasant (minus the part where she describes Joe Biden's hairplugs as "debonair" -- eww), if a bit unfocused. "
— Laura, 2/5/2014