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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. 

#1 On a flight to Long Beach, a woman was reassigned to a middle seat because her size 28 body took up too much space. She had spent her life avoiding touching men’s hot stoves of anger.

#2 I have found ways to minimize the likelihood of humiliation. I don’t fly often, and when I do, the experience remains punishing at every turn. Still, couples stare at me while I wait to board at the gate, openly discussing my body and trying to sneak a picture.

#3 The physical world is not built for bodies like mine, even as our numbers are growing. I am constantly reminded of this by the people around me, from the man on the plane to the staff at department stores.

#4 Airline seat sizes have been decreasing over the years, and it’s getting harder and harder to fit in them.

Summary of Aubrey Gordon's What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat

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