Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body

by Roxane Gay
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  • Added: 2026-03-10
  • Updated: 2026-03-10
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Black and Bookish · 2018-03-14
raw 4.00

This collection of essays delves into the harsh realities of living in a world that hates fat people. It is a raw and honest account of personal struggles and trauma.

Black and Bookish's review emphasizes the raw and honest nature of Roxane Gay's essays, which explore the harsh realities of living in a world that often hates fat people. The reviewer appreciates Gay's courage in opening up about her life, including her experiences with violent sexual assault. The memoir is described as a powerful and gritty account that challenges societal norms and offers a profound look into personal struggles. The reviewer highlights Gay's ability to convey her emotions and experiences in a way that is both impactful and relatable.

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    This collection of essays is about existing in a world that hates fat people.

    She opens up about her life, and how she was violently sexually assaulted as a child.

    The memoir is a powerful and gritty account that challenges societal norms and offers a profound look into personal struggles.

The Guardian · 2017-07-30
moving 4.50

This memoir challenges societal judgments about body size and offers profound insights into personal struggles. It is a moving exploration of suffering and survival.

The Guardian's review highlights how Roxane Gay's memoir subtly questions societal norms and judgments, particularly around body size. The reviewer praises Gay's ability to convey the complexities of living in a world that often marginalizes and judges fat people. The memoir is described as a powerful narrative that goes beyond personal experience to offer universal lessons about resilience and self-acceptance. The reviewer appreciates Gay's honesty and the raw emotion she brings to her writing, making it a compelling read that resonates deeply.

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    This moving memoir of suffering and survival subtly questions not just how we judge 'fat', but how we dare to judge at all.

    Gay's memoir is a powerful narrative that goes beyond personal experience to offer universal lessons about resilience and self-acceptance.

    The memoir is a profound exploration of living in a world that often marginalizes and judges fat people.

The New York Times · 2017-07-14
vulnerable 4.75

At its core, this memoir is about navigating life in a fat-phobic world. It is a deeply personal and vulnerable exploration of self-acceptance and freedom.

The New York Times review highlights how Roxane Gay's memoir is a deeply personal and vulnerable exploration of living in a fat-phobic world. The reviewer appreciates Gay's ability to convey her journey to self-acceptance and freedom in a way that is both compelling and relatable. The memoir is described as a powerful narrative that challenges societal norms and offers profound insights into personal struggles. The reviewer highlights Gay's honesty and the raw emotion she brings to her writing, making it a compelling read that resonates deeply.

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    At its simplest, the memoir 'Hunger' is about being overweight in a fat-phobic world.

    Gay's memoir is a deeply personal and vulnerable exploration of living in a fat-phobic world.

    The memoir is a powerful narrative that challenges societal norms and offers profound insights into personal struggles.

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