4.09/5
Author: Ashley Graham, Rebecca Paley
Publication Date: May 9, 2017
Formats: PDF,Hardcover,Kindle,Paperback,Audible Audiobook,Audio CD
Rating: 4.09/5 out of 2148
Publisher: Dey Street Books
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“Evocative.” — The
Cut
One of the most outspoken voices gracing the
cover of magazines today encourages women to be their most confident
selves, recognize their personal beauty, and reach for their highest
dreams in this wise, warm, and inspiring
memoir.
Voluptuous beauty Ashley Graham has been modeling
professionally since the age of thirteen. Discovered at a shopping mall
in Nebraska, her stunning face and sexy curves have graced the covers
of top magazines, including Cosmopolitan and British
Vogue, and she was the first size 14 model to appear on the front
of the wildly popular Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. The
face of brands such as H&M Studio, she is also a judge for the
latest season of America’s Next Top Model. And
that’s only the beginning for this extraordinary
talent.
Ashley is leading a new generation of women breaking
ground and demolishing stereotypes, transforming our ideals about body
image and what is fashionable and beautiful. A woman who proves that
when it comes to beauty, size is just a number, she is the voice for the
body positivity movement today and a role model for all women—no
matter their individual body type, shape, or weight.
In this
collection of insightful, provocative essays illustrated with a dozen
photos, Ashley shares her perspective on how ideas around body image are
evolving—and how we still have work to do; the fun—and
stress—of a career in the fashion world; her life before modeling;
and her path to accepting her size without limiting her
dreams—defying rigid industry standards and naysayers who told her
it couldn’t be done. As she talks about her successes and
setbacks, Ashley offers support for every woman coming to terms with who
she is, bolster her self-confidence, and motivates her to be her
strongest, healthiest, and most beautiful self.
May 15, 2017
Love, love, love this book!May 21, 2017
I love Ashely and her message, but this book wasn't incredibly well written.Jun 02, 2017
I received A New Model as a gift, and at first I was reluctant to read it. For me, looking at Ashley Graham i saw what until recently was the norm in the fashion industry- a girl who is a size 10 who models as plus size (sizes 12 and up). What does she know about struggles women like me face? I regret being so judgmental, I pride myself in knowing that one size 16 can look very different from another and yet here I was assuming Ashley wasn't even in the 12-18 size range (which are actually I received A New Model as a gift, and at first I was reluctant to read it. For me, looking at Ashley Graham i saw what until recently was the norm in the fashion industry- a girl who is a size 10 who models as plus size (sizes 12 and up). What does she know about struggles women like me face? I regret being so judgmental, I pride myself in knowing that one size 16 can look very different from another and yet here I was assuming Ashley wasn't even in the 12-18 size range (which are actually exactly the sizes her body fluctuates in between).June 2, 2017
Great book by a wonderful role model. Ashley didn't leave a typical charmed model life growing up, and she doesn't look like your typical stick-thin magazine cover model. But she is every bit as beautiful inside and out, and she has more confidence than most people I know. This book is not only a gr...Full ReviewMay 29, 2017
Great book! As a fellow curvy girl..Ashley is my role modelAug 10, 2017
I highly recommend this book for anyone that has ever had issues with body confidence! I know I am guilty of that and I know a lot of women out there can speak for me! Ashley Graham is a pioneer when it comes to accepting our bodies and making ourselves better women inside and out! She questions the pressure that women have of trying to conform to the pressures of being size 2 and speaks about plus size women not having enough access to high end fashion.Feb 01, 2018
I find it very sad to live in a world where "fat people" shouldn't be entitled to love themselves, and if you're not skinny you're not meant to love the body you have.Jul 30, 2017
The other reviews for this book seem to be very positive, and I don't know what it is, but it just didn't do it for me.May 06, 2017
I knew of Ashley Graham, but didn't know much of her story before I picked up this book. I was pleasantly surprised that more of it was focused on positive body image and self-esteem instead of the ins and out of the modeling industry. Even though, she is a famous model, her journey is one that a lot of women can relate to.Jun 22, 2017
I listened to the audiobook edition and I was really disappointed that Ashley Graham doesn't narrate the book... she only narrates the intro and outro. Personally, I think autobiography audiobooks are the best when the author reads it. I find it more personal and genuine hearing the author naturally hit the punchlines, sad and happy moments and correctly pronounce names. Every single time the narrator pronounced "Addition Elle" I cringed.Jan 29, 2018
RATING: 1 STARMay 16, 2018
I love Ashley Graham a lot. I preach a lot that I don't care about my size, that I'm confident in how I look. But we all have bad days. And I loved that she wasn't afraid to talk about them in this book.May 09, 2017
I read this entire book on release date. It was so engaging, I don't know If it's because I've always loved her, but I think I would have fallen in love with her again if I wasn't already. I loved the look into her world. She is 'the' new model. I love it. I think you will too.Jun 11, 2017
5 well deserved stars. This was such an empowering, necessary read. Ashley is not shy to admit both her successes and her failures. She discusses her rise to fame, her body dysmorphia and unhealthy relationship to food, her journey to self love, her husband, her family, everything. I couldn't help but cry while reading it. Ashley's affirmations and reassurances remind us that there is #beautybeyondsize indeed.February 11, 2018
Great book by a wonderful role model. Ashley didn't leave a typical charmed model life growing up, and she doesn't look like your typical stick-thin magazine cover model. But she is every bit as beautiful inside and out, and she has more confidence than most people I know. This book is not only a great read, it's inspiring and teaches a valuable lesson in self-confidence and self-love. Ashley is not just a model on the rise, she's a force to be reckoned with who isn't going away anytime soon. This book comes highly recommended by me, someone who thinks the world would benefit from a few more Ashley Grahams :)May 28, 2019
In my eyes, Ashley Graham has always been a beautiful woman, and when I found out (2 years later lol), that she wrote a biography, I could not wait to read it.Feb 16, 2018
It’s books like these that remind me why it’s important to pick up a memoir every now and then. The book is primarily focused on Graham’s career as a plus-size model, but it manages to repeatedly underscore the point that confidence and self-love - beauty beyond size - is what’s truly important. I found her recounting of entering the modeling world as a teen incredibly interesting, since I was also fascinated with modeling at that age (watching ANTM on repeat...). However it was her tales of It’s books like these that remind me why it’s important to pick up a memoir every now and then. The book is primarily focused on Graham’s career as a plus-size model, but it manages to repeatedly underscore the point that confidence and self-love - beauty beyond size - is what’s truly important. I found her recounting of entering the modeling world as a teen incredibly interesting, since I was also fascinated with modeling at that age (watching ANTM on repeat...). However it was her tales of adulthood that really gave me the feels. I am so impressed with Graham’s outlook on her body and her relentless crusade to show women that plus-size bodies are beautiful. To turn the tide of the fashion industry, Graham has worked her way into a historically straight-sized modeling agency (IMG), become a designer of swimsuits, lingerie, and dresses for plus-size women, and even made history as the first size 14 model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated’s iconic swimsuit edition. I found her memoir to be incredibly uplifting and inspiring. I am happy to be joining the ranks of Ashely Graham’s adoring fans! ...moreJun 10, 2018
I won this book thru the goodreads giveaways and I'm so glad I did. The book was an easy read; talking about body image and essentially loving your body. Ashley discusses her own hardships and body image. It's a real book. Honest (at least one can think that). Truly eye opening. I really enjoyed it and got to the point that I didn't want to put it down. I found myself googling different things that she was talking about and looking up her brands. I feel it is a good book to read if you're I won this book thru the goodreads giveaways and I'm so glad I did. The book was an easy read; talking about body image and essentially loving your body. Ashley discusses her own hardships and body image. It's a real book. Honest (at least one can think that). Truly eye opening. I really enjoyed it and got to the point that I didn't want to put it down. I found myself googling different things that she was talking about and looking up her brands. I feel it is a good book to read if you're feeling down about body image; in a way a self help without the doctor mumbo-jumbo. #beautybeyondsize ...moreJun 18, 2018
"Women have to support each other more. Women get women. We understand each other when we are happy or sad, when we have our period, start a new job, or fall in love. We are typically the caretakers. Let's take care of each other, start building each other up. The stereotype with women is that we are catty and vindictive. It's important to fight against that notion."Mar 01, 2018
As someone who is a huge Ashley Graham fan I really enjoyed this book. Being plus size I was able to really relate to all of the topics discussed in the book. Looking for some inspiration and body positive messages it is a book I highly recommend.Sep 02, 2018
5 stars are truly not enough.Jun 03, 2017
I truly respect and admire Ashley for more than just being a model. She is obviously beautiful on the outside but what is more admirable is her intelligence, her charm, her desire and will to help others at high cost to herself. She is more than just a trend setter but a leader who paves the way for others to feel comfortable in their own skin.May 15, 2017
When I first heard about this book, I was very excited. Finally a plus-size model that wrote a book! But for some reason, I didn't account for all the model talk.Mar 22, 2018
A Welcome Voice for Body PositivitySep 12, 2017
Poorly written and bland with sprinklings of generic advice. This novel did not evoke any emotion in me and I didn't finish it because I stopped caring. Very disappointing; especially after just reading 'Size Zero: My Life as a Disappearing Model' by Victoire Dauxerre which was extremely raw, compelling, fascinating and well written.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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