Body Image and Appearance

Even though body image is adequately covered in many titles, and there are plenty of books that address issues such as plastic surgery, eating disorders, and body building, this one is different. The author takes a holistic approach to the topic, focusing on more than just girls wanting to be thin and boys wanting to be muscular. There are also chapters on dwarfism and weight bias. The writing is easy to understand and flows well. The book is full of first-person accounts of what it is like to be overweight/short/disfigured, etc. Each chapter includes copious endnotes and a list of resources. School Library Journal, May 2010 Overall it is an excellent resource for teens...Very approachable for readers...Some teens will find it useful for reports on the specific subjects covered, whereas others may enjoy it for browsing or pleasure reading. VOYA, February 2010