My Fat, Mad Teenage Diary

The honesty and vulnerability in this memoir are striking. I wonder what motivated Rae Earl to open up about her mental health journey through her teenage years.

Her candid reflections on body image and mental illness felt very relatable. I’m curious if others found her experiences echoed in their own lives or those of someone they know.

The use of personal diary entries made the story feel intimate and immediate. Do readers think this approach enhanced the emotional impact or made it harder to follow?