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Hunger

a Memoir of (my) Body
Jul 25, 2017TheresaAJ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In her most honest writing yet, Gay explores the intersection of women's bodies, food, and psychological pain in contemporary American culture. As she navigates a hate-filled world with a larger body, she describes (often in painful tones) the many indignities and injustices that she receives from others and herself. From family to friends to strangers, Gay is adept at uncovering the true meanings from others' body language, guarded looks, and "honeyed" words. Written in short chapters, the last sentence is often a strong, memorable punch line to the preceding paragraphs and vignettes. I listened to the audio version where Gay disproves my theory that authors should not read their own works. Her voice range is impressive which makes it interesting for the reader.