The Strange History of Suzanne Lafleshe: And Other Stories of Women and Fatness

A daring new anthology of short stories, 'The Strange History of Suzanne LaFleshe' features women's stories on the theme of women and fatness, edited by the award-winning scholar on US women's short story Susan Koppelman. Spanning from the 1890s through the 1990s, this vital collection explores the many psychological and emotional tensions in women's relationships to -- and perceptions of -- their physical selves. Addressing the peculiarities, the delights, and the shames of body politics that reside in the flesh, these stories of bodies that refuse to be contained deftly and astutely comment on popular notions of acceptable body types and behaviours. Whether celebrating bodies deemed transgressive or simply acknowledging that such bodies exist, these diverse literary representations of fatness render the unfettered body brilliantly -- unapologetically visible.

“"The lives and loves of fat women have been invisible in plain sight for far too long. Here they are--an exhilarating, revelatory, century-spanning array." --Marilyn Wann, author of FAT! SO? "Each story is a gem. . . . This is a valuable and viable literary collection that expands our understanding of the other 'F' word: FAT." --Cheri K. Erdman, author of Live Large! Affirmations for Living the Life You Want in the Body You Already Have "Reading this book is a bold act of liberation from the insane culture which promotes body hatred. The stories light the way for women to celebrate their beauty--fat, thin, or in between!"--Edward J. Cumella, director of Research & Education, Remuda Treatment Centers for Anorexia and Bulimia, Wickenburg, Arizona "Every woman should read this book. In fact, so should anyone who's foolishly worried about gaining five pounds. Buy this book, eat what you like, and your dinner table conversations will never be the same. This book is a feast of knowledge for students and scholars in literature, women's studies, American culture, and American life." --Emily Toth, author of Unveiling Kate Chopin”

"The lives and loves of fat women have been invisible in plain sight for far too long. Here they arean exhilarating, revelatory, century-spanning array." Marilyn Wann, author of "FAT! SO?" "Each story is a gem. . . . This is a valuable and viable literary collection that expands our understanding of the other 'F' word: FAT." Cheri K. Erdman, author of "Live Large! Affirmations for Living the Life You Want in the Body You Already Have" "Reading this book is a bold act of liberation from the insane culture which promotes body hatred. The stories light the way for women to celebrate their beautyfat, thin, or in between!"Edward J. Cumella, director of Research & Education, Remuda Treatment Centers for Anorexia and Bulimia, Wickenburg, Arizona "Every woman should read this book. In fact, so should anyone who's foolishly worried about gaining five pounds. Buy this book, eat what you like, and your dinner table conversations will never be the same. This book is a feast of knowledge for students and scholars in literature, women's studies, American culture, and American life." Emily Toth, author of "Unveiling Kate Chopin""

Susan Koppelman is a pioneering literary historian, acknowledged as the leading authority on the women's short story in the United States. Her ten anthologies include "Between Mothers and Daughters" and "The Strange History of Suzanne LaFleshe". She lives in Tucson, Arizona.

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