The Heavy

Advance praise for The Heavy“Dara-Lynn Weiss had to defy her child’s school, the judgments of other parents, and our fast food culture to rescue her daughter from the epidemic of obesity. Parents should see this as an inspiration-and a wake-up call.”-Amy Dickinson, “Ask Amy” advice columnist and author of The Mighty Queens of Freeville“The Heavy should be required reading for every parent because it tackles-with refreshing honesty-that universal question we’ll all face: how to do what’s best for our children, even when the kids resist our efforts and society judges our approach. Dara-Lynn Weiss has written a brave book and started a crucial and overdue national conversation.”-Abigail Pogrebin, author of One and the Same and Stars of David“Dara-Lynn Weiss has written a brave and honest memoir about what it means to be a parent, which is to say, sometimes we simply have to be the heavy-not because it will be a popular stance with other parents, or even with ourselves-but because it’s our job. The love Weiss feels for her daughter, and the hard choices she makes to help her, are at the center of this daring book.”-Dani Shapiro, author of Devotion and Slow Motion“Dara-Lynn Weiss is inspirational for her sheer will, her unwavering dedication, and her willingness to take accountability for her own actions. The Heavy is a stark look at imperfect parenting-and why our mistakes make us better parents.”-Christine Carter, author of Raising Happiness

Dara-Lynn Weiss is a freelance writer and producer of Internet, print, and television content. In April 2012, she wrote about helping her daughter lose weight in Vogue magazine’s “Up Front” column. She lives with her husband and two children in New York City.