THE STORY: Even though 'fat girl' Maggie has a masters in art restoration, she still works in a cafe. She used to dream of being slim, yet has been able to budge those pounds. She has been friends with fellow 'fat girl' Olivia since she was 12 years old. Only now, at 27, Olivia has lost the weight (gastric bypass surgery!) and has bagged a man - while Maggie harbours a secret crush on her work colleague. Now Olivia is all that Maggie wants to be - thin and getting married, leaving Maggie to be the fat, single bridesmaid. It seems that everyone else is moving on with their lives apart from Maggie. With their friendship strained over the different paths that their lives are taking, will Maggie and Olivia's friendship stand the test of time??
QUOTE FROM BOOK:
- "...if i could always live in a place with no mirrors or disapproving glances, i would think i was the prettiest girl around."
REVIEW: Maggie was very easy to identify with, as her thoughts were very believably conveyed. I also loved the fact that Maggie is an unlikely heroine, not stereotyped in any way. The story didn't follow a predictable storyline in many ways, however it still had that 'feel good' aspect that we all love about 'chick lit.' I have also read 'Seeing Me Naked,' which was just as enjoyable as this book. They receive praise from Meg Cabot, who is an amazing chick-lit author in her own right!
THE AUTHOR: Liza Palmer lives in Pasadena, California with her dog, Poet. She has written two plays that were performed in Los Angeles, and is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts-West. 'Conversations with the Fat Girl' is Palmers' debut novel.Read about the author's other books, news and events on her website:
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