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

"Fatty Fatty Boom Boom" is a memoir by Rabia Chaudry that chronicles her struggle with weight and her love for Pakistani cuisine and her Muslim family. It is a celebration of food and family and an honest portrait of a woman making peace with her body.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2023
Publisher: Workman Publishing

A captivating and delectable book that delves into the intricate realm of food, family, and the profound love for both, ultimately shaping our identities. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it! -Valerie Bertinelli

Growing up, Rabia Chaudry has experienced a fluctuating weight journey, oscillating between being less and more fat, but never truly achieving a non-fat state. However, her upbringing was characterized by an abundance of love, and food played a central role in expressing that love. From the mouthwatering flavors of fresh roti, chaat, pakoras, and shorba to the indulgence of Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, and a wide array of American processed foods, her family explored their adopted country through its (fast) food offerings. In her memoir, "Fatty Fatty Boom Boom," Chaudry candidly chronicles her numerous attempts to attain the ideal weight that society had prescribed for her. However, the truth is that she couldn't hold a grudge against the food she loved too much. This memoir serves as a tribute to Pakistani cuisine, featuring Chaudry's cherished recipes and expressing her deep affection for her Muslim family, both in her current location and in her hometown of Lahore. Moreover, it portrays a courageous and honest portrayal of a woman coming to terms with a body that performs its functions effectively but fails to meet the expectations set by others.

ISBN-13: 9781643755380