Life in the Fat Lane by Catherine - Teen LA

I read your comments and I read the book. I loved the book and thought it was really well written. What appealed to me most was that this story touched on being thin and being fat. The book never really resolved the issue totally for Lara which ordinarily would have bothered me but I was satisfied with this ending.

Actually, this book screamed to me, personally. In my life, I have been every size and every shape. This book was a reflection of my life. I have never had the misfortune of being ill or being a beauty queen like Lara but I too have had weight issues for different reasons.
I can so easily identify with Lara and Suzanne.

Many times, I read some of the realistic fiction that they write for young adults and I find it condescending or far fetched. This book was true to the topic and for this reason, I have to say I liked the book.

Catherine