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Fat Cow, Fat Chance

How I Took Control of the Battle with Obesity

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Fat Cow, Fat Chance

By: Jenni Murray
Narrated by: Jenni Murray
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At 64, Jenni Murray's weight had become a disability. She avoided the scales, she wore a uniform of baggy black clothes, refused to make connections between her weight and health issues and told herself that she was fat and happy.

She was certainly fat. But the happy part was an Oscar-winning performance. In private she lived with a growing sense of fear and misery that it would probably kill her before she made it to 70.

Interwoven with the science, social history and psychology of weight management Fat Cow, Fat Chance is a refreshingly honest account of what it’s like to be fat when society dictates that skinny is the norm. It asks why we overeat and why, when the weight is finally lost through dieting, do we simply pile the pounds back on again?

How do we help young people become comfortable with the way they look? What are the consequences of the obesity epidemic for an already overstretched NHS? And, whilst fat shaming is so often called out, why is it that shouting ‘fat cow’ at a woman in the street hasn’t been included in the list of hate crimes?

Fusing politics, science and personal pain, this is a powerful exploration of our battle with obesity.

©2020 Jenni Murray (P)2020 Penguin Audio Eating Disorders Mental Health Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Health Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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I really enjoyed this book and pleased that it was actually Jenni reading it. i found it informative and just an enjoyable book to listen to . Thoroughly recommended.

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Firstly I love the narration by Jenni Murray, her voice is soothing, friendly and clear.
I completely related to every diet dilemma in her story, it could have been me.
This book is not exactly a solution to weight loss other than having metabolic surgery, something not many of us can undergo due to costs and or suitability, however other weight loss advice is very helpful.
I titled this the advice I wish I had because if I could go back in time and speak to my younger self I would caution her to never embark on diets. They absolutely don't work.

The advice I wish I had 50 years ago

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Whizzed through the audio. She is a compelling listen. If you are fat (and the statistics suggest that's likely) , or love so eone who is, read this book.

Phenoninal and informative on fatitudes.

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Very interesting, informative, insightful and of course, the sound of that beautiful voice. Would definitely recommend

recommended

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I found this book so informative, and to hear Jenni talk about this subject in such a way was wonderful.
Her narrative was perfect, Thank you

very very interesting

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I have occasionally had chance to listen to Jenni on Radio 4 so I was aware that she would be able to present this book well.
It’s well written and intelligent and I loved it.
I’ve been recommending it to everyone.
It’s a story that so many of us can relate to in one way or another, particularly if we have been battling with weight issues.

Loved everything about it

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as someone who has had similar life experiences, it was wonderful to hear Jenni articulate the thoughts and feelings so well

wonderful

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A well narrated life story done with clarity and insight, shedding light onto to the disease of morbid obesity .

An insight morbid obesity that needs to be read.

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well narrated. interesting and informative. really enjoyed it. highly recommended especially if have weight issues.

excellent book

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I’m 41, female and have struggled with my weight forever. However I think it would be relatable for almost anyone that listens.

Jenni is lovely to listen to and I enjoy the way she breaks down any ‘science stuff’. No magic cure in here (and honestly everyone knows there’s no such thing!) but a lot of good honest thoughts and information.

I really enjoyed it!

Very relatable

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