Memoirs of a lesbian who became Editor of Nylon Magazine. She had anorexia and was writing stories about health for teenagers. Her life in NYC. ( )

This book is a fascinating collection of essays written by the former editor-in-chief of Nylon, a lifestyle magazine known for its focus on pop culture and fashion. A highly respected gig as Gabrielle Korn was responsible for shaping the magazine's content. Invites to every industry related party, and free access to clothing from all the hottest designers are other pretty cool perks of the job. She was living the dream! Except we all know things are never as they seem. These essays are raw, honest, and powerful and make for a thought-provoking read.

There are so many subjects explored in her writing and each reader has the potential to take away something different. I personally was drawn more to her stories of working in the publishing industry rather than her personal life although they were all good reads. It kinda is mindboggling that so many publications attempt to promote body positivity but yet frequently miss the mark. And it's sad although not too surprising that most female industry professionals still strive for that size 2 body.

A must read if you enjoy reading nonfiction that explores the topic of feminism and many other worthwhile subjects.

Thank you to Atria Books for providing me with an advance copy! All thoughts expressed are my honest opinion. ( )