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Summary: Wake up, eating disorders are fatal too.
Review: Camryn Manheim is a true inspiration to all actors, but particularly actors who see themselves as hampered in their field because of their looks. Not only fat people, but short people and bald people and handicapped people should take heart from Manheim's success against the most improbable odds there are in show business. If more actors stopped starving themselves, throwing up their dinners and compulsively exercising, the images we see might be filled with NORMAL people of all shapes and sizes: TRUE role models for society.
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Summary: Incredible, wonderful, uplifting book!!!
Review: I am really astounded at the negative reviews some people (who, it appears, may have not even read the book) have written on here. This is one of the most powerful, witty, honest autobiographies I've ever read. Anybody who comes away from this amazing book with negative feelings has more problems than can be dealt with here. Camryn's story isn't about how wonderful it is to be fat (and, contrary to another reviewer, she does *not* encourage anybody else to be obese), but about how horrible other human beings can be to people who are "too" fat, or "too" thin, or "too" pimply, or "too" effeminate, or "too" masculine, or take your pick. Camryn's struggles, hopes, fears, and ultimate triumphs are universal and heartfelt. By the end of this book, I was moved to tears of joy, it was so powerful. And on top of all this, Camryn Manheim is one damn sexxxy woman. Hubba hubba.
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Summary: THANKS CAMRYN FOR LIFTING MY SELF-ESTEEM!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: Camryn it was such a pleasure reading your book and I can't wait for more! You have open my eyes to see that no matter who I am or what I look like that I can follow out my dreams and live my life to the fullest. I so very much appreciated the way that you opened your life to let us in. I know that it wasn't easy, but girl you've mad my life!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: LOVED IT!!!!!!!
Review: Camryn, How did you see inside my soul? You echo my thoughts completely. Loved your book, dahling! To other readers, I don't know about you but I am ready for some more stories!!
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Summary: Thank you Camryn!!
Review: This book is an amazing piece of work. We look into Ms. Manheim's life and see that she is witty, smart and oh-so-funny. She has given a chance for all the fat girls to believe that they can accomplish their dreams. Ms. Manheim shows the world that being large doesn't detract from our humanity. THANK YOU CAMRYN!!
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Summary: Heartwarming, entertaining, the best read in a long time!!
Review: I was a bit skeptical when I purchased this book. I wasn't sure if Camryn, who is such a fantastic actress, could really write a book. Well, all I can say now is that it's the best book I've read in a long time! And, Camryn, if you're reading this, please don't put your pen down and do get busy on Wake Up, I'm still Fat or whatever your next book will be because I can't wait to read more about you!This is so cleverly and poignantly written. For anyone that is or has been overweight, knows that this author speaks from the heart. I laughed so many times at her humor and also cried some tears at some of the difficult things she went through. I am so glad I read it and recommend it to anyone that is overweight or is related to someone that is overweight (gee, isn't that everyone in the world!!). Buy it, read it, and you'll love it!!
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Summary: Not Just For Fat Girls
Review: Not just for girls, either. Anyone who grew up feeling unfair peer pressure because they were too fat, small, thin, nerdy can empathize with Ms. Manheim and understand the take home message from her book: it's GREAT to be whoever you are, without apologies.
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Summary: Readable, real, intriguing--an autobiography with snap!
Review: Easily readable, sucks you in so make sure you have a free evening. An amazingly forthright summary of Ms. Manheim's life that rings true. Inspiring, interesting snapshot of who she is and why. And, wow, is she a down to earth person who has matured into a complex, generous woman. You get the feeling that the many (glaringly shallow) Hollywood stars would be a heck of a lot happier if they followed Ms. M's lead.
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Summary: Finally!!
Review: For the first time in my 27 years of life I am Ok with the fact that I am fat! I don't think I've ever said those words with a smile on my face. It was so nice to hear that someone else has been through exactly what I've been through....parents asking you why you haven't lost weight, friends suggesting that you lose weight, and knowing in my heart of hearts that God made me this way! I am truly in awe and inspired. Thank you Camryn, your inspiration and fervor for life will definitely rub off on me!!! Thanks, Stacey in Texas
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Summary: Thanks To Camryn Manheim I do not feel so alone
Review: Due to having a sister in the publishing industry I was able to get this book early and like all of the rest of the comments, read it in one night. But why I am writing this review is to say that Ms, Manheim is as wonderful, warm and funny in real life as she seems in her book. I had the great opportunity to hear her read and meet her at the Borders Book Store in Chicago-watching the crowd as she read and answered questions was amazing-it was such a mutual outporing of affection. Thank you Camryn, for speaking up for us and being so amazing!!!
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