Hungry: A Young Model's Story of Appetite, Ambition and the Ultimate Embrace of Curves

Every size is beautiful and perfect when comfortable in your own skin. Comfortable in your own skin is the key to this book. I will pass this book on to my size 12 granddaughter (whose sister is size 4) to let her know she too, is perfect, and beautiful. I have since seen Crystal Renn (model and author) in magazines from Glamour to Goodhousekeeping to Oprah. Great read for all ages and sizes.

Wow. I couldn't put this down. I never tried to be a model, but had a serious eating disorder when I was in high school (30 years ago!), and Renn's book brought it all back to me. It's very well-written and moves along at a good clip, without a lot of padding. I actually would have given it 4.5 stars if I could, because of two things: 1) There could have been more pictures. Crystal talks at length about many shoots for... Read Full Review

I think some people are missing the point of the book. The book is not to say that it is "OK" to be obese, and she is not endorsing weight gain. The message is to feel comfortable with who you are/who you are supposed to be. She tried to make herself something she wasn't by starving herself. Once she realized she was killing herself, emotionally and physically, she turned her life around and came to a point where she was herself,... Read Full Review

The story of a rise and fall and rise of a twenty-two-year old American model could've been lame in so, so many ways. I mean, what does someone this young have to say? A lot, actually. Hungry is gripping and wise and funny and thoughtful and provocative and also, I felt like I was getting a far truer glimpse of the fashion industry than I ever get from fare like America's Top Model, The Devil Wears Prada, and even Project... Read Full Review

I walked by this book at Borders, and immediately felt drawn to it. I picked it up, sat on the floor, and did not move until I finished the whole thing. This young lady has so much wisdom to offer. It was so amazing to read her journey to becoming the confident, self-assured woman she is now. I'm willing to bet that everyone out there has, at one time or another, tried to ram their square-pegged self into a round hole... and... Read Full Review