Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body

"Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body" by Roxane Gay explores her personal experience with food, body image, and trauma. The memoir reflects on her struggles with emotional eating, societal expectations of beauty, and feelings of shame associated with her weight. Gay offers insights into how her body and identity have been shaped by her past wounds and cultural pressures. The book combines honesty, vulnerability, and critical reflection, helping readers understand the complex relationship between body, mind, and society. It's both a personal story and a broader commentary on the stigmatization of weight and the pursuit of self-acceptance.