 | Skinny Women Are Evil: Notes of a Big Girl in a Small-Minded World |
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Product Description
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 personalities. "I really wish I didn't have to write this book," writes Mo'Nique. "But it appears I have no choice. Especially when BIG girls are still subjected to ridicule simply because we've been blessed with a few extra pounds." In Skinny Women Are Evil, Mo'Nique strips away the stigma of being weight-challenged and introduces a new vocabulary in which F.A.T. is FABULOUS AND THICK and a woman who is "skinny" is just plain evil. Why? Because America gives them the comfortable airline seats, the fashionable clothes, and the lead roles in the Hollywood blockbusters. So how can a F.A.T. girl learn to operate in the it's-a-small-world after all? In this hilarious, heartwarming book, women of all sizes, shapes, and colors can benefit from Mo'Nique's Fat Girls' Survival Tips, a handy Thin-O-Meter, and a generous portion of advice about dating, eating, dressing, undressing, and much more.
Skinny Women Are Evil is Mo'Nique's testament to living large and loving it. So go on, dig in!
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #753221 in Books
- Published on: 2004-04-06
- Released on: 2004-04-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .1" h x .1" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 224 pages
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Actress Mo'Nique, of UPN's The Parkers, has been large since she was a kid. When she was rejected as a teenager trying out for the cheerleading squad, she responded, Damn it, do you know how hard it is to get 200 pounds up in the air? I should have made the squad for that trick alone. Accustomed to being called Chunky Butt and Shamu, Mo'Nique has a pretty bright outlook on life; for her, it's one's mind, not the size of her behind, that counts. She explains why fat trumps thin and advises single-digit sisters (those whose dress size is eight or smaller) to move over or scoot the fuck out of the way because the FAT is gonna hit the fire and you will get burned. The author's belief that society places too much emphasis on being thin is unquestionably sound, but her manner of empowering big women leaves much to be desired. Instead of helping readers, Mo'Nique denigrates them (e.g., a typical day for a big girl, she says, includes less than five hours of work and the rest of the day eating and socializing; while a skinny girl spends over 12 hours working and the rest of the day eating and exercising). Although Mo'Nique's brassy style, blunt prose and lack of organization may not faze her readers, the book isn't likely to change society's treatment of big women and merely perpetuates a stereotype.
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Review
Patti LaBelle As a comedic actress, she has proven to be one of the best in the business. As a woman and friend, she's one of the most endearing people I know. Now as an author, she shows us her humanness with a touch of laughter on the side. Don't sleep on Skinny Women Are Evil -- it will help you see life from a whole new perspective!
Shaquille O'Neal Mo'Nique's funniness is a million levels above funny. She's so funny there hasn't been a word to describe her talent. They say laughing is one of the biggest relievers of stress. Mo'Nique has been my stress reliever for three years.
Steve Harvey Mo'Nique is straight crazy.
Suzanne de Passe Strap on your sense of humor; Mo'Nique has a wild ride in store for you!
Sara Finney-Johnson Executive Producer, The Parkers Working with Mo'Nique has been the most rewarding experience of my career. She is a treasured friend and a tremendously talented, warm, and courageous woman. She's a star who has managed to keep her feet planted firmly on the ground.
Judge Mathis The verdict is in. Mo'Nique has proven that full-figured women can be Large and In Charge.
Review
Shaquille O'Neal Mo'Nique's funniness is a million levels above funny. She's so funny there hasn't been a word to describe her talent. They say laughing is one of the biggest relievers of stress. Mo'Nique has been my stress reliever for three years.