![]() ![]() Donna understands negative thoughts come in all shapes and sizes - too fat, too tall, too ugly, too stupid. She says surgery was a positive experience but not a magic wand. ![]() There are no easy fixes and there are a lot of other emotional issues that need to be worked through.Īuthor Donna Cooner underwent gastric bypass surgery herself. What makes it work is the sincerity in which it was written. “Skinny” isn’t the first book about an overweight teen, nor will it be the last. I’ve never weighed that much, but I could easily identify with her insecurities, her hopes and her dreams. Ever is a likable character that I immediately felt drawn to. “Skinny” is sad, happy, frustrating and rewarding. If Ever is ever going to succeed, she’s going to have to face that voice head on. ![]() And worst of all, Skinny is still sitting on her shoulder. Wanting food, but not being able to eat it is hard. Even with the support of her best friend, Ever struggles to make change. ![]() And it doesn’t solve all of your problems. Surgery, however, doesn’t magically shrink you. Ever decides to undergo obesity surgery in hopes of losing weight and starting her life over. It’s been struggling to come out - to give her a voice.Įver wants to be normal, take part in the school musical, have guys ask her out. The inescapable thoughts bombard her throughout the day and night. Skinny is always whispering thoughts into Ever’s ear. She can’t even escape the criticism when she’s alone. 1, 2012, Hardcover, $17.99 (young adult)Įverywhere Ever goes, people look at her, they talk about her, they laugh at her. ![]()
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