"You Just Need to Lose Weight: And 19 Other Myths About Fat People," 2023

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Artifact Overview

Aubrey Gordon (born 1983), also known as “Your Fat Friend,” is an author, podcaster, and activist, focusing on fatness, fat acceptance, and anti-fat bias. She published her second book, You Just Need to Lose Weight, in 2024. It examines myths regarding body weight, and addresses them with scientific and historical research.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

2023

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.60.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
Length: 0.75 in

"You Just Need to Lose Weight: And 19 Other Myths About Fat People," 2023