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These 23 Body-Positive Beach Reads Will Keep You Empowered And Entertained All Summer Long

Because EVERY body is beautiful.

Emmie Pombo

Aug 25, 2020

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These 23 Body-Positive Beach Reads Will Keep You Empowered And Entertained All Summer Long

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As someone who has never fit into the "skinny" category, I've looked for ways to be comfortable in my own skin no matter what society preaches. With that being said, these 23 books will talk about the right ways we should view our bodies in whatever season, fashion, or anything else we're a part of.

1. "The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love" by Sonya Renee Taylor

Written by a world-renowned activist and poet, this book highlights the importance of radical self-love in the midst of violent systems.

2. "Body Positive Power" by Megan Jayne Crabbe

This books focuses on rallying behind body positivity in both a practical and inspirational way.

3. "Body Kindness: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out — and Never Say Diet Again" by Rebecca Scritchfield, RDN

Featuring four basic self-love principles, this book is written by a registered dietitian nutritionist and focuses on visuals to help show how your well-being is connected to your mind and body.

4. "Perfectly Imperfect: Compassionate Strategies to Cultivate a Body Positive Image" by Amy Harman, LMFT, CEDS

This book stresses the importance of compassion strategies to help attain a more positive view of yourself.

5. "To Be Honest" by Maggie Ann Martin

This novel features a story of a woman who finds her way in the world while battling insecurities.

6. "I'll Be the One" by Lyla Lee

Featuring a rising starlet, this novel covers the topic of negative entertainment-related beauty standards.

7. "The Romance Diet: Body Image and the Wars We Wage on Ourselves" by Destiny Allison

Written as a memoir, this book stresses the importance of standing up for yourself and expressing what you want in a confident way.

8. "The Goddess Revolution: Make Peace with Food, Love Your Body and Reclaim Your Life" by Mel Wells

Mel Wells highlights the importance of fighting the battle that women have against their bodies.

9. "The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend" by Kody Keplinger

This novel brings light to the trials that girls face about feeling like they're not good enough based on how they look.

10. "If the Dress Fits" by Carla de Guzman

This book features a confident female character who is trying to navigate her way through life while looking for love.

11. "The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things" by Carolyn Mackler

Covering relatability, this book talks about unfair comparisons and finding strength in who you really are.

12. "Future Perfect" by Jen Larsen

Written by a critically acclaimed author, this story is about not conforming to others' expectations.

13. "No Big Deal" by Bethany Rutter

This novel talks about self-doubt, pressures to look a certain way, and how to stay true to yourself.

14. "A Kind of Intimacy" by Jenn Ashworth

Featuring a strong female lead, this book tells a story of self-love gone wrong as well as a funny plotline of trying to find your way in the world.

15. "Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman" by Lindy West

Lindy West wrote this humorous book about her life, and her relatable experiences of learning to love yourself and standing up for body positivity.

16. "The Beauty Myth" by Naomi Wolf

This book covers the idea of breaking gender norms and the myth of what beauty "should be like."

17. "The Summer of Jordi Perez" by Amy Spalding

This novel follows a strong character and how she deals with life, love, and her aim to reconcile her positive sense of self.

18. "Size 12 and Ready to Rock" by Meg Cabot

Focusing around body positivity, this novel also tells a story of romance and treachery.

19. "Everything's Trash But It's Okay" by Phoebe Robinson

This storyline features cultural criticism as well as breaking down society's beauty standards.

20. "It Was Me All Along: A Memoir" by Andie Mitchell

Written as a memoir, this book speaks of finding beauty in acceptance.

21. "The Corset Diaries" by Katie Macalister

In this novel, Katie Macalister talks about the battle of conforming to others, no matter what the end goal is.

22. "The Self-Love Experiment: Fifteen Principles for Becoming More Kind, Compassionate, and Accepting of Yourself" by Shannon Kaiser

This book highlights the importance of confidence and becoming your own best friend.

23. "Why Not Me?" by Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling writes about her struggles with conforming to the Hollywood scene, as well as relatable and funny stories about her life.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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