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Skinny Women Are Evil: Notes of a Big Girl in a Small-Minded World
It is NO secret that I am a BIG girl.
Always have been, always will be.
The only way I'll ever wear a size 6, or even a 16, is if you add them together. That's right: I wear a size 22. And I'm proud, because I wear it well.
Hell, even Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder can see that!
Such is the life -- and largesse -- of Mo'Nique, one of America's best-loved plus-size per
...morePaperback, 224 pages
Published
April 6th 2004
by Atria
(first published April 1st 2003)
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I didn't get very far in this book. It was very repetitive and read like I was attending a church sermon accusing me of the greatest sin and damning me to Hell.
Maybe this book would have appealed to me if I was a big woman. I think Monique is hilarious, but this sends a different message to me than it intended to. I agree that women are beautiful and we should embrace our bodies, but obesity is unhealthy and can lead to serious health problems. Monique's approach is narrow-minded ra...more
Maybe this book would have appealed to me if I was a big woman. I think Monique is hilarious, but this sends a different message to me than it intended to. I agree that women are beautiful and we should embrace our bodies, but obesity is unhealthy and can lead to serious health problems. Monique's approach is narrow-minded ra...more
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Entertaining, exhilarating, and exciting. That’s what describes the book skinny women are evil by famous actress and comedian Monique. From the beginning of her life to the glamorous start of fame “skinny women are evil” was an extremely good book and not only is it a big girl empowerment story but is a morale or theme you can say that tells you to love ...more
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Entertaining, exhilarating, and exciting. That’s what describes the book skinny women are evil by famous actress and comedian Monique. From the beginning of her life to the glamorous start of fame “skinny women are evil” was an extremely good book and not only is it a big girl empowerment story but is a morale or theme you can say that tells you to love ...more
Amanda
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Recommends it for:
Big girls needing a good boost of confidence
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funny,
nonfiction
I figured I'd really like this book. I like Mo'nique. I think she's gorgeous and carries herself well and is hysterical. The book was good for the most part if you're not looking for anything deep. It's mainly a 200 page comedy routine that focuses on being fat.
It took me awhile to get used to the "voice" which is just naturally Mo'Nique. Though hearing her is great, reading her is a little different. There were a few points I didn't actually agree with her on, like her th...more
It took me awhile to get used to the "voice" which is just naturally Mo'Nique. Though hearing her is great, reading her is a little different. There were a few points I didn't actually agree with her on, like her th...more
this book was okay. although i am a large women i didn't relate to it as much as i had expected to. my favorite chapter was the chapter on sex, it made me laugh out loud. i don't think fluffy is a good description of an overweight person, it doesn't make sense to me, i get it, it's just stupid and so it was annoying to see mo'nique refer to obese people as fluffy. otherwise, it's an easy read and does help in boosting confidence.
Ok, so it's not the height of literary excellence. I bought it after "walking off" a BBQ feast a friend and I treated ourselves to and it was exactly I needed to recover with. Sure, it's a little over the top at times, but it's fun - Mo'Nique being the Mo'Nique everyone's familiar with - and that was what I was looking for.
"...Can't we all just get along?" ...Must admit how relieved I was to find out (according to Mo's account of Skinny) all Skinny's weren't EVIL. By Chapter Three I was on my way... inspired, moved, and of course laughing as fully expected. The relationship with her brother Steve is to savor. The stunt her son played on her and how she handled it... just too funny, as well as that "you go sit with Gerald," smart-A comment. Cried laughing picturing it. And the "f" thin...more
This book is about Mo'nique having hatred about skinny women. Her experience with skinny women has caused her to write her whole book about skinny evil women and how they get more respect from people and how big women dont. I would recommand becausse its really funny
Mo'Nique is wonderful. Just like her the book was hilarious. She told us about her past and present with skinny women. It was her life story in a book right along with some tips and some jokes for when a little skinny person try's to talk bad about you.
What i learned was that no matter waht size you are, you are beautiful.
Also, when someone is talking about your weight or how you look period, they just hate/dislike something about themselves. In her words F.A.T means Fabulous And T...more
What i learned was that no matter waht size you are, you are beautiful.
Also, when someone is talking about your weight or how you look period, they just hate/dislike something about themselves. In her words F.A.T means Fabulous And T...more
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Hilarious and also had a lot of wisdom & uplifting advice for the "BIG" girls. I enjoyed it. But if you do choose to read this, be advised that Mo'Nique does use a lot of profanity.
Very funny.It's a good book to read if you need a laugh.Although I think in some parts she was to hard on skinny women.Everyones body is different and some people are just naturally thin.
I loved this book when I first read it she is so silly and as serious as a heaert beat in this book and she is telling it like it need to be told.
I was in middle school when I read this. It was hilarious then but now I can't really get into Monique on stage or on paper.
got this book for free from working at torrid. I couldn't finish it. It just didn't interest me.
I've always loved Mo'Nique. She's hilarious, real and inspiring. I admire her and all she has accomplished.
Debra
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this book is hilarious!
Hilarious!!!
I spent a very enjoyable Friday night laughing out loud with Mo'Nique. I just read this book cover to cover and had myself a good time. Mo'Nique is outrageous and she speaks her mind, and I find her absolutely adorable and loveable. I loved all the personnal photos she includes in the book. Even my husband was laughing out loud when I read him the best parts!
I cried and laughed while reading this book. As a plus-sized woman in a world of skinny women, I too know how hard it is to function as person who has worth when those around you are telling you that you do not have worth because you are not skinny or thin. This book,like Cameron Manheim's "Wake Up! I'm Fat!" tells it like it is with humor and grace.
I love this book because Mo'Nique talks about how she is Proud to be a F.A.T. woman (Fabulous and Thick) Or P.H.A.T (Pretty, Hot, And Thick) she makes you embrace what you look like on the outs side of your body and also teaches you that being skinny is not always a good thing.
Mo'Nique tells it like it is from a fat girl's perspective. This book kinda made me wish I was even fatter. The book is fuckin' hilarious, but that's to be expected since Mo'Nique wrote it. I also have Mo's cookbook. All the recipes sound awesome, but I can't cook.
Lakesha Heath
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this was hilarious. before i lost all my weight I use to say mo you are real. I will be big forever. I will never be a skinny evil when i lose my weight. I kept my word girl!
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Good book... not the deepest book, and not incredibly well written, but lots of fun! And a good pick-me-up for those of us with a few curves on us.
This is a very inspirational book for the ones of you with low self esteem. Mo tells it like it is and then some....holding nothing back.
I thought this book was going to be funny. But, I found Mo'Nique to be obnoxious and not funny. Maybe it's just me, but she rubbed me the wrong way.
Mo'Nique is funny and definitely represent the bigg gurls!
The book was OK and it kept me entertained.
The book was OK and it kept me entertained.
This book helped me to love myself. If I don't love myself, then no one else will.
I love this book. Finally someone proud of their size. It was just play funny.
Kerstin
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Good biography and source for plussize shopping and guide to resturant.
Gina
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Some skinny bitches are sometimes evil. It's okay to be BIG!!!
i think she was thinking of me when she wrote this book.LOL
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