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Głód. Pamiętnik (mojego) ciała by Roxane Gay

29 reviews

crybabybea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

4.0

Extremely raw and reflective. A super intimate look at the lifelong aftereffects of trauma. An emotional reminder to be empathetic to people, to remember that everyone is fighting invisible demons, and to be a bit kinder to yourself and others. I really appreciated Roxane Gay's intimate anecdotes about living under constant scrutiny, shame, and judgment under fatphobia. 

I didn't quite like the way it was written like a collection of short blog entries, it got a bit repetitive at times, but it is 100% saved by Roxane Gay's beautiful emotive writing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Bullying, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Vomit

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

leefox's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual assault, Racism, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, and Eating disorder

kellireadsstuff's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

I read this book at a time where I was grappling with my own body and figuring out how I felt about it. So the whole experience was a bit more emotional and heady than I was prepared for. I cried around 40 pages in because Gay writes in a way that tears at your heart and makes you sympathize but also connect on a visceral level.

I started journaling foe the first time in years as I read this book, it affected me that much. Trigger warnings are needed for this one. This is not an easy read for those who've experienced sexual violence, self harm, eating disorders, or body dysmorphia.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Eating disorder, Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical trauma

buttongirl22's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.75

This book is so beautifully written, even when it touches sensitive and heavy subjects. It made me feel more secure in my womanhood, but also made me question how I see myself and women in the world. It challenges cultural perceptions and self-image in an emotional and profound way. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Rape

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual violence, Vomit, Sexual assault, Body shaming, and Sexual content

Minor: Racism and Suicidal thoughts

kimveach's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

What a fantastic book.  The author's reflections on her own body and life are personal, yet so many of the thoughts could be what any of us think.  While I'm not a huge fan of personal essays or memoirs, this one touched me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Medical content, Outing, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Vomit, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical trauma, Ableism, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual assault

janienejulia's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, Bullying, Sexual assault, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Rape

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

danimcthomas's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

3.0

I respect Gay’s perspective and appreciate her honesty about life as a very fat person - those parts were so refreshing to read. I think what didn’t connect for me was the tone - Roxane doesn’t seem like a very happy person. She felt guarded even in writing something so vulnerable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Mental illness, Fatphobia, and Eating disorder

emmareeser's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Eating disorder and Suicidal thoughts

studydniowka's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

3.5

Bardzo emocjonalny zapis zmagania się z traumą i zaburzeniami odżywiania. Bardzo osobista dla mnie książka, ale jakoś nie jestem w stanie dać jej więcej gwiazdek.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Rape

nitar8's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Body shaming, Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Physical abuse, and Eating disorder