Nothing to Lose: A Guide to Sane Living in a Larger Body

by Cheri K. Erdman

Dispelling social attitudes toward people with larger bodies, a guide to self-acceptance surveys the history of body-image opinions while taking readers through the often painful process of body shame recovery. $20,000 ad/promo. Tour.

Genres: Nonfiction, Fat, Fat Acceptance, Fat Studies

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Karen-Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

For all of us who have ever struggled with weight and body image, "Nothing to Lose" offers a way to break the vicious cycle of guilt and self-doubt. Featuring the latest research, practical exercises, and personal stories from dozens of women who have decided not to accept society's "weight problem" as their own, this groundbreaking book offers all the information, support, and encouragement you need to begin accepting your body size and feeling good about yourself, starting now.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Size acceptance 101--good, but there are so many more resources out there now than 10 years ago when this was first published. Sadly the message is still uber-needed. I imagine her chapters on therapy would be useful though. This cover is way nicer than the original though, which was rather pedestrian.

[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I skimmed through much of it because it was very Fat Acceptance 101, and I'm beyond that stage. However, the chapter about fat women and therapy was interesting and helpful.

[Fatima]

from Wellesley College