![]() ![]() But she doesn’t want to be noticed: She wants to hide. In a world that tells women to be small, to not take up space, Roxane will always take up space. She never will be, not least because she stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall. It’s not a story of success, but a story of truth - a confession. It’s not a story with stark before and after photos, nor is it a tale of harnessing willpower. This is a memoir of Roxane’s body and her hunger. Enjoy fresh, honest perspectives of the worldĮach of our bodies has a unique story to tell.Are interested in human stories and life experiences.Want to understand the effects of trauma and shame.Roxane hungers for safety and acceptance, but more than anything she hungers to be comfortable in her own skin.Īn honest expression of shame and empowerment in an unaccommodating world. Learn how widespread the damages of sexual violence can be, and how a girl simply tried to cope with them by making her body a fortress. This book review of Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body, explores Roxane Gay’s moving story about shame, vulnerability, trauma, and strength. ![]()
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