Fat Talk: Coming of Age in Diet Culture — Virginia Sole-Smith Audiobook
Coming: Fat Talk by Virginia Sole-Smith examines diet culture, body image, weight stigma and their effects on young people. This unabridged audiobook brings together perspectives from researchers, doctors, activists, parents and young people, with a listening length of over eleven hours.
At a glance
- Explores how diet culture and weight stigma shape conversations about food, health and self-worth.
- Draws on perspectives from researchers, doctors, activists, parents and young people, according to the listing.
- Unabridged audio edition with a stated listening length of 11 hours and 17 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The broad mix of perspectives may suit listeners looking for social and health-related context rather than a diet plan.
- An unabridged edition preserves the complete audiobook presentation.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Virginia Sole-Smith |
|---|---|
| Format | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 17 minutes |
| Narrator | uncredited |
| Publisher | Ithaka |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 25 April 2023 |
| Language | English |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in body image, weight stigma and the influence of diet culture.
- Teachers, parents and medical professionals seeking perspectives on young people and food-related conversations.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a short audiobook or a practical weight-loss programme.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as an important read and praises its research and writing. Some customers say it may be particularly useful to teachers and medical professionals. This aligns with the listing's focus on diet culture and young people, though the audiobook's substantial length may not suit listeners looking for a brief introduction.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as a vital read.
- Feedback praises the research and the way the author brings scientific material together.
- Customers appreciate the writing quality and report that the book may be useful for teachers and medical professionals.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fat Talk about?
The book examines diet culture, body image, weight stigma and the effects of these issues on young people, drawing on accounts from several professional and community perspectives.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listed author is Virginia Sole-Smith. The narrator is listed as uncredited.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 17 minutes.
Is this edition abridged?
The listing describes it as unabridged.
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