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Life in the Fat Lane (Books for Young Readers) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Cherie Bennett (Author)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group (24 Feb 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0440220297
ISBN-13: 978-0440220299
Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.7 x 1.9 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 748,685 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Sixteen-year-old Lara, winner of beauty pageants and Homecoming Queen, is distressed and bewildered when she starts gaining weight and becomes a fat girl.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A novel that will change your impact on people and life., 28 Jul 1999

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As a twelve-year-old eighth-grader who has never had a weight problem, I can't fully understand what Lara Ardeche, perfect homecoming queen turned overweight and confused, would be going through. Lara has always been the talk of the school. Before she was diagnosed with "Axell-Crowne Syndrome", she had the perfect parents, perfect boyfriend, perfect looks, perfect grades, perfect friends...everything that turned out to be not so perfect. After she was diagnosed with the syndrome and started gaining weight, she was still the talk of the school, but in a way which you cannot imagine, unless, of course, you read this novel. "Life In the Fat Lane" is not down to the tiniest detail unrealistic. The way students behave is perfectly described in this book, nothing more could be said. The language, thoughts, and worries of Lara and her peers all add up to make a fantastic novel...a novel that makes you think, makes you change your ways, and makes you never want to put it down again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I could almost feel myself in this book, 31 Aug 1999

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I think Cherie Bennett is a wonderful author. I've liked all of her books that I've read, but this one is probably my favorite one. So many teens can totally relate to this, just as I can. I've always been a little overweight, and I know how it feels to be the center of the jokes. I can totally put myself in Lara's shoes, although I don't weigh nearly as much. I was jealous in the beginning, with Lara being so skinny and popular, and then as she was gaining weight, I still envied her, she had a boyfriend that loved her enough to not dump her when she was overweight. This novel was definatly one of the best ones I've ever read. I definatly recommend this book to other teens, whether they're overweight or not. It will teach them how much it hurts people to get made fun of.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book sure to leave you with a smile, 26 Aug 1999

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Life in the Fat Lane is a book that really teaches that popularity and looks aren't everything. Lara is a teenage girl with everything you could possibly desire, that is, until she starts gaining weight. Lara ends up gaining so much weight that she is able to realize how special her friend Molly is when she sticks to her side. I liked this story because it didn't say that everything was perfect, but it showed that it's not the end of the world when you gain weight. One of the best things about the book is that Lara learns not to degrade herself for being fat, and is happier with herself. People who like inspirational books or just a good book, will be sure to love Life in the Fat Lane.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great, and is really realistic
I really liked this book. Lara is, true to her nickname, a princess, and Cheris Bennett did an excellent job of portraying that aspect of her. Read more

Published on 26 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars it was so inspiring to see how lara dealt with her weight
The changes Lara was faced with were difficult and depressing but she handled it beautifully. When her mother started to lose wieght and her father's infedelity was unavoidable... Read more

Published on 20 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars 1 Of greatest books i've ever read
This is one of the greatest books I've ever read. I could not put it down, I read the 260 page novel in 1 day. Read more

Published on 19 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful, Insightful Book about Struggles with Weight
This story will touch any young woman who feels trapped by her weight, or by the expectations our culture has placed upon her. Read more

Published on 19 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars a lovely and touching story
A homecoming queen, most popular and best-looking girl in school- is later is given a diease that make her gain a large amount of weight. Read more

Published on 10 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't stop reading this book!
At first, by reading the Miss Teen Pride Of the South thing, I know it's silly, but I was sorta jealous of Lara even though she's just a made-up character for a book. Read more

Published on 9 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I thought it was a fabulous book!
The book was so well written. The charecters were so well developed you felt like you knew them. I really enjoyed it and I would like to see a sequel.

Published on 26 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is truely inspiring.
I love this book. It is well written and once you start you cant put it down. Cherie Bennett is a talented author with many great books. I really enjoyed this one. Read more

Published on 25 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars From a Teens Point of View
i have just finished reading "Life in the Fat Lane". I thought that the way Lara deals with her family, diet, and new school and friends is very true to the real... Read more

Published on 25 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read!!!
I loved this book so much I told all my friends they had to read the book. They did and they thought it was really incredible. Read more

Published on 23 Jul 1999

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