Club members are treated to a daily dose of loveliness – empowering reminders that you’re pretty great just the way you are. Chat with one another, get involved in the book club and, once there are enough members, check out the real life social events. We’ve all got one thing in common: We want to live in a world where everyone is welcome no matter where they tip the scales.
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The Curvy Girls Club Book Club Questions
1. The message of the book is about being happy in your own skin – no matter what that skin may look like. It’s something that Katie talks about near the beginning of the book, yet when the TV presenter makes fun of a skinny intern, Katie laughs. Is teasing a woman for being too thin the same as teasing a woman for being too fat? Do you feel more empathy for one group than the other?
2. Which character did you most identify with? Why?
3. Once you understand Pixie’s motives, is she justified in her actions involving the club and Katie? Do her arguments stand up from a business point of view (as opposed to an emotional one)?
4. Thinking about Jane’s obsession with weight loss, how far is too far when it comes to losing weight? Where do you draw the line?
5. Who do you think was the stronger character, Katie or Pixie?
6. Ellie snoops on her boyfriend’s phone and finds something she doesn’t like. Have you ever snooped where you shouldn’t have? Do the ends justify the means?
7. Katie experiences prejudice from her employers. Are there any situations in which an employer is justified in wanting a person to look a certain way (let’s exclude modelling)?
8. Katie, Pixie, Jane and Ellie all struggle with self-esteem in different ways. What’s the biggest thing that gives a woman her self-esteem? How can someone improve her own self-esteem?
9. What were your first impressions of the main characters? Did those change by the end of the book?
10. Would you go on How to Look Good Naked?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to my Mom, whose conversation years ago sparked the idea for this book, and to my fantastic agent Caroline, who continues to believe in me, keeps me on track and answers my emails even when I know they’re annoying. I’m also enormously grateful to my editor Lydia, who launched my debut with Penguin and has brought me into the Avon family, and to all my author pals in real life and on Facebook and Twitter who continue to be such a source of support and laughter. I’d like to give especially big bouncy kisses to the Notting Hill Press gang – you are wonderful – and last but certainly not least to my husband Andrew, who is wonderful beyond words.
About the Author
Michele Gorman is the Number One Best-Selling author of The Expat Diaries series and Bella Summer Takes a Chance. She has also written upmarket commercial fiction under the pen name Jamie Scott.
Born and raised in the US, Michele has lived in London for sixteen years. You can find out more about Michele by following her on twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Goodreads, or by reading her blog or website. Do chat with her on twitter or facebook – she’s always looking for an excuse to procrastinate!
About the Publisher
Australia
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
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Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
http://www.harpercollins.com.au
Canada
HarperCollins Canada
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Toronto, ON, M4W, 1A8, Canada
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New Zealand
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand) Limited
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Auckland, New Zealand
http://www.harpercollins.co.nz
United Kingdom
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
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London, W6 8JB, UK
http://www.harpercollins.co.uk
United States
HarperCollins Publishers Inc.
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New York, NY 10007
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