Fatty Fatty Boom Boom: A Memoir of Food, Fat, and Family

Rabia Chaudry's memoir "Fatty Fatty Boom Boom" explores her relationship with food, body image, and growing up in a Pakistani immigrant family. She chronicles her attempts to achieve her ideal weight and shares her favorite recipes, love letter to her family, and honest portrait of a woman grappling with her body.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2022
Publisher: Algonquin Books (division of Workman)

“A delicious and mouthwatering book about food and family, the complicated love for both, and how that shapes us into who we are. I absolutely loved it!”

Valerie Bertinelli, the acclaimed author known for her bestselling book "Adnan's Story" and her popular podcast "Undisclosed," has penned a candid and intimate memoir titled "Fatty Fatty Boom Boom." In this captivating book, Rabia Chaudry delves into the realm of food, body image, and her upbringing in a tight-knit Pakistani immigrant family.

Growing up, Chaudry's life was intertwined with the delicious flavors of Pakistani cuisine, from the freshly made roti, chaat, pakoras, and shorba to the introduction of Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, and a plethora of American processed foods as her family explored their adopted country. However, alongside the love for food, her family grew increasingly concerned about their chubby daughters' future, particularly when it came to marriage prospects.

In "Fatty Fatty Boom Boom," Chaudry chronicles her numerous attempts to achieve what society deemed her ideal weight. However, she reveals that her love for food was too strong to hold a grudge against it. The book serves as an ode to Pakistani cuisine, featuring Chaudry's favorite recipes and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of her family. It also serves as a heartfelt love letter to her Muslim family, both in her current home in the United States and in Lahore, Pakistan.

Chaudry's memoir is a courageous and honest portrayal of a woman grappling with a body that performs its functions but fails to meet the expectations of others. She candidly shares her struggles, triumphs, and the journey toward self-acceptance. For anyone who has ever felt weighed down by their weight, regardless of its magnitude, Chaudry offers a profound message of liberation. She shows us how embracing and making peace with our bodies can be a transformative experience, freeing us from the constraints of societal norms and allowing us to live authentically.

"Fatty Fatty Boom Boom" is a delightful and captivating book that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a testament to the power of food, family, and self-love. Valerie Bertinelli's writing is witty, relatable, and filled with warmth, making this memoir an absolute must-read for anyone who has ever pondered the complexities of love, body image, and identity.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 237 x 163 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781643750385