WEIGHTLESS
Details
My body has not betrayed me; it has continued rebounding against all odds. It is a body that others map their expectations on, but it has never let me down.In this insightful, funny, and whip-smart book, acclaimed writer Evette Dionne explores the minefields fat Black woman are forced to navigate in the course of everyday life. From her early experiences of harassment to adolescent self-discovery in internet chatrooms to diagnosis with heart failure at age twenty-nine, Dionne tracks her relationships with friendship, sex, motherhood, agoraphobia, health, pop culture, and self-image.Along the way, she lifts back the curtain to reveal the subtle, insidious forms of surveillance and control levied at fat women: At the doctor's office, where any health ailment is treated with a directive to lose weight. On dating sites, where larger bodies are rejected or fetishized.
| Author: | DIONNE EVETTE |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13: | 9780063076365 |
| Publisher: | HCollins |
|---|
Shipping Info
Once the order has been picked and packed, it will be sent via Standard, 2nd Business Day, or Next Business Day delivery. Arrival times are dependent on item availability and ship-from location. Saturday deliveries in most areas. Severe weather, natural disasters, and other conditions beyond our control can occasionally disrupt shipping services.
- Standard (arrives in 4-7 days)
- 2nd Business Day (arrives in 3-4 days)
- Next Business Day (arrives in 2-3 days)
For ONLINE ONLY items, shipping is not available to PO Boxes, APO/ FPO/ DPO, or international addresses. Ships to Continental U.S. only. View Description & Details for additional shipping details related to the item.
Return Policy
A valid receipt or packing slip is required for all refunds or exchanges. Shipping and handling fees are not refundable.
Hardware & Software
Unopened computer hardware and software must be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.
Electronic Software Download (ESD) purchases are Final and Non-Returnable.
Other Merchandise
For questions related to ONLINE ONLY product returns or items received, contact your Campus Store or Customer Service at 1-888-279-8008.
All other merchandise that is unopened and in original condition can be returned within 30 days of purchase.
