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Book Review of Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain

Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain
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The courageous story of Portia and her fight with her eating disorder along with her recognizing being gay. The book deals with her struggle with weight and what she put her body through on her quest to reach that 'perfect' weight so she would be considered 'pretty' or 'acceptable'. It is not about her being gay but just the fact she stayed in the closet because she knew it wouldn't be acceptable in Hollywood and would destroy her career.

More of a book for someone with an eating disorder that maybe they will recognize themselves and seek the help they need.