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Diary of a Fat Housewife: A True Story of Humor, Heartbreak, and Hope

The personal story of a woman who has suffered the frustration, self-doubt, and loneliness associated with weight gain offers humorous insight into the diet industry and the power of the human will to overcome addiction to food.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 337 pages

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