tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post7485012531848888789..comments2023-10-07T11:55:47.724-04:00Comments on A Reader of Fictions: Review: 45 PoundsChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-78982702335370310622013-07-10T05:41:13.314-04:002013-07-10T05:41:13.314-04:00aww this sounds really interesting. I like that he...aww this sounds really interesting. I like that her issues are handled in a balanced way, as someone who's dealt with weight issues I'm glad that it's done in a sensitive way. Will definitely be checking this one out, great review Christina!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-42054043369722922572013-07-08T18:32:37.807-04:002013-07-08T18:32:37.807-04:00The quote sold it to me. I'm reading it.The quote sold it to me. I'm reading it.Kayla Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063162666132410730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-46284791220457238692013-07-07T11:24:34.482-04:002013-07-07T11:24:34.482-04:00I definitely agree with you! I love how positive t...I definitely agree with you! I love how positive this was, and I enjoyed it very much! and I also loved the aspect of friendship! Great review!<br />- Farah @ <a href="http://majibookshelf.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">MajiBookshelf</a>Maji Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041371370691545149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-59943281168640379722013-07-06T16:40:26.887-04:002013-07-06T16:40:26.887-04:00This sounds like something I'd enjoy. Thanks f...This sounds like something I'd enjoy. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-37705174963573963372013-07-06T12:54:17.766-04:002013-07-06T12:54:17.766-04:00Lovely review and I am glad this was done realisti...Lovely review and I am glad this was done realistically. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-19334710580507705062013-07-06T00:10:08.892-04:002013-07-06T00:10:08.892-04:00I'm really looking forward to reading this nov...I'm really looking forward to reading this novel, although I must admit there is a small part of me that worries about it proving triggering. I've suffered from disordered eating for as long as I can remember, and I worry that being in Ann's headspace for an extended period of time might bring some of those old destructive habits to the fore. <br /><br />I really appreciate that K. A. Barson seemed to make every effort to make her story realistic and relatable, as like you, I find there are not enough stories like this one marketed toward the YA audience. I was also extremely pleased to read that Ann has both a present family and social life. In a genre where absent or entirely oblivious and neglectful parents are the norm, <i>45 Pounds (More Or Less)</i> sounds like a breath of fresh air.<br /><br />This was an absolutely wonderful review, as always, Christina! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03122190709903711075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-10876263212761003962013-07-05T19:58:39.107-04:002013-07-05T19:58:39.107-04:00I'm glad you like this. It's on my tbr and...I'm glad you like this. It's on my tbr and I can't wait to read. I'm glad the focus isn't on relationship and about something more substantial. Alyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915699621994444274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-6331447839160647102013-07-05T06:45:25.202-04:002013-07-05T06:45:25.202-04:00This actually sounds fantastic. I agree that weig...This actually sounds fantastic. I agree that weight issues are usually poorly handled and I'm okay with preachy as long as it's preaching health. Weight is an indicator of health, not its own whole thing. Have you read The World, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things? It's been a while, but I remember it being fantastic.fakestephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178042157823156839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-29629231675674990102013-07-05T01:09:26.184-04:002013-07-05T01:09:26.184-04:00You should definitely take a look at Fat Cat by Ro...You should definitely take a look at Fat Cat by Robin Brande. I read it last week or so, and it deals with weight issues in a different, cute way (but still respectful!).<br /><br />This wasn't exactly on my radar before. From the cover, I think I thought she was carrying around her worldly possessions around and was therefore a refugee? IDK, I am no good at reading blurbs. But this actually sounds like something I would like. Like you pointed out, the lack of discussion about weight and healthy eating/dieting in YA is a bit baffling and disappointing, and I think it's good there are books out there. Plus, the quote you shared is cute. Renae @ Respiring Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269581772628307546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-23871201742015524762013-07-04T22:18:07.392-04:002013-07-04T22:18:07.392-04:00I'm glad to hear that this one is good and han...I'm glad to hear that this one is good and handles the weight loss issue in a realistic manner. And yay for cute romance! :DAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631988902905292014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-47871801299262314432013-07-04T21:53:16.803-04:002013-07-04T21:53:16.803-04:00Okay I was a little hesitant on this one because l...Okay I was a little hesitant on this one because like you said weight issues are rarely handled well in YA books. After reading your review,I will be putting this one on my TBR before the night ends.Alexia Boesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084749931224225112noreply@blogger.com