Honest account of a man who has struggled with his weight and how he slowly gets on track. Lovely book.

Thanks to author,publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

What a moving and introspective memoir on the struggles of living with a very fat body. One’s heart goes out to the author, who prolifically describes his childhood, family, and notices (wisely) that they did not contribute to his eating issues yet he continues to despair in search of reasons for his poor habits, choices, and poor self esteem. Chapters alternate between flashbacks to his growing up as a fat kid in the South, and present time happily married journalist, always searching for a story, yet acutely aware that his own story is most interesting. I read this book in 4 hours’ time and apppreciate the life lessons the author shares as he tries to lose weight and gain essential parts of himself.