The Earth, My Butt, And Other Big Round Things question

I was seventeen when I read it and I absolutely loved it. It may not be profound like you said, but it is definitely a much better read than the generic YA books in the market right now. I found it to be very honest and refreshing. :)

The first time I read this book was when I was in the 5th grade, so I was pretty young, and I still am (rising junior in high school). However, that didn't stop me from being influenced by the messages in this book. It provided relief for me. I wasn't the only one struggling with a distorted body image, but there are solutions to your problems, and people shouldn't be the reason you're trying to better yourself. YOU are the reason you try to better yourself, to make YOURSELF feel better, not to attempt to fit someone else's idea of perfection.

I read it last month, and I'm going to be a freshman this year. I loved it!You could really relate to Virginia unlike the romances there is today. It changed me kinda like what Katie said. I understand what you mean.

Im in my freshman year of highschool and I have just started reading the book. Currently I'm on page 35. From my understanding, Virginia Shreves is a plus size girl who is insecure and just wanted to fit in. Virginia's best friend moved away to another town? i guess? And she abides by "the fat girl code of conduct". Number three of "the conduct" really bugs me and if u don't remember it.. "Go further than skinny girls. Find ways to alert him to this, such as slutty comments peppered into the conversation. if you cant sell him on your body, you'd better overcompensate with sexual perks." I understand why she came up with this so called "rule" as she thinks guys like thin and sluttish girls but does she really have to think that way? i remember a few months back i used to think this way but i never really did it or really thought about it. what do you guys think? Do you think you would have that kind of mind set?