A candid, funny, and inspiring memoir about body image, self-acceptance, and the messy, beautiful truth of real life.
 
In Diary of a Fat Housewife, Rosemary Green invites readers into her personal world with humor, vulnerability, and insight. More than just a weight-loss story, this memoir explores what it means to live authentically in a culture obsessed with appearances.
 
Told with refreshing honesty and biting wit, Rosemary Green chronicles her lifelong battle with weight and self-esteem in this raw and relatable memoir. Through diary-style entries, she shares her triumphs and setbacks, from fad diets and food obsessions to the deeper emotional journey toward self-love and confidence.
 
Green’s voice is sharp, self-deprecating, and ultimately empowering as she reveals how she found joy — and herself — beyond the scale. Her observations on marriage, motherhood, and midlife are as poignant as they are laugh-out-loud funny, making this a story that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
 
At once heartbreaking and uplifting, Diary of a Fat Housewife is a reminder that life’s biggest transformations start with honesty, humor, and heart.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Funny, raw, and relatable — perfect for readers who love real stories.
Honest reflections on body image, identity, and aging.
Blends humor and insight with emotional depth.
A feel-good read that balances laughter and life lessons.
Rosemary Green’s voice is warm, sharp, and refreshingly authentic.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson.
Readers who enjoy memoirs that mix humor with honesty.
Book clubs exploring self-image, resilience, and reinvention.
Anyone who loves true stories of transformation and self-acceptance.
 
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I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron — hilarious essays on aging and womanhood.
Such a Pretty Fat by Jen Lancaster — snarky humor and real-life weight struggles.
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert — reinvention and self-discovery with heart.