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Happy Fat

Taking up Space in a World that Wants to Shrink You

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‘You need this book. Your mom needs this book. Your best friend needs this book. Everyone needs a dose of Happy Fat!’ Julie Murphy

‘I am a fat person and I love my body. I feel lucky to be able to say that – it has taken a lot of work and a lot of time.

I want to tell you what I have learned and how I got here.’

In Happy Fat, comedian Sofie Hagen shares how she removed fatphobic influences from her daily life and found self-acceptance in a world where judgement and discrimination are rife.

From shame and sex to airplane seats, love and getting stuck in public toilets, Sofie provides practical tips for readers – drawing wisdom from other Fat Liberation champions along the way.

Part memoir, part social commentary, Happy Fat is a funny, angry and impassioned look at how taking up space in a culture that is desperate to reduce you can be radical, emboldening and life-changing.

©2019 Sofie Hagen (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Entertainment & Celebrities Mental Health Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Celebrity Health Funny Witty Happiness

Critic reviews

‘Perfect, kind, hilarious and persuasive’ Lena Dunham

‘This book is the fat best friend you wished you had before endlessly trying to fit in’ Scottee

‘I loved every single word of this masterpiece! … I want to hug every page, and shout it from the rooftops. It explains so beautifully what it is to be fat … the shame you experience and but also the utter joy of learning to love yourself and to see through the lies’ Helen Thorn, Scummy Mummies

‘As an old-school stand-up of the self-deprecating variety, I found Sofie’s book fascinating and it’s introduced to me a whole new school of thought’ Jo Brand

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The author is so charming and funny. Very authentic. I’ve listened to this many times and really enjoyed it.

Excellent

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There's nothing new here that isn't in a lot of other books in the same genre, but at least the humor is good for a mild chuckle, and the author is well informed about systemic critique and intersectionality.

Nothing New Here

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I am beyond impressed. This book is inclusive, informative, and REAL. Her emotion and wit makes this book FUN- even when battling your own inner demons or bias.



Absolutely refreshing and thought provoking!

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Sofie had me laughing out loud a few times over the course of this book. This was really fun to listen to, and very interesting. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to hear a refreshing perspective on body acceptance

Funny and inspirational

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Sophie gives a great performance throughout the book. I feel like we got the benefit of hearing the writing in her own voice, especially as a performer. The words were valuable reminders for a radical fatty and also perfect for people new to the subject of fat liberation. I look forward to more from Sophie.

For fat people and everyone who breathes

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Love love LOVED this book ❤️ I burned through it in one weekend. Sofie is funny and insightful and comforting. I'd highly recommend to anyone who struggles with weight, body image, and self-love.

So comforting

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Excellent book and should be required for everyone! Funny, heart warming, witty Sofie gets down to the matter at hand in each chapter without mincing words and manages to make you want to keep learning more. Love her fresh and kind hearted approach.

Required reading for everyone!

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Sofie Hagen opens your eyes to so many different perspectives on loving your body. Thank you!

Life changing

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Sofie is a fabulous person whom not only makes you laugh but sends the true reality of life to your brain.

true understanding and laughs

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I enjoyed hearing Sofie share her personal experiences and bring in diverse voices to further illustrate that we all matter regardless of size. And that fat isn’t “bad”.

A must read/listen!

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