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Misfit Paperback – 22 Feb. 2018

by Charli Howard (Author)

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A beautiful and brave book - Emma Gannon

Everyone should read this book - ModelTypeFace

A thoughtful, honest and articulate voice - The Observer

Witty - The Sun

Packed full of honesty and insight - Dr Radha

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So, how did a slightly bonkers misfit with anorexia, bulimia and anxiety decide to solve their problems? I became a model. As you do.

Charli Howard had always wanted to be normal - but for some reason, she couldn't quite find out how to do it. As a teenager, she felt like the only one who struggled with anxiety and self-esteem issues when everyone around her seemed to fit in. So she tried to embrace standing out: by becoming a model. Believing it would make her happy and envied, she set out single-mindedly to make it - and she achieved her dream. But the reality wasn't quite as glamorous as she'd hoped. The pressure on Charli to look a certain way took an extreme toll on her body and self-image, and no matter how thin she got, she was never thin enough.

When Charli, though medically underweight, was fired by her modelling agency for being too big, she decided she'd had enough. She used her platform for good and spoke out about the insane standards of the modelling industry, whose images influence young women and girls all over the world. Now, Charli is comfortable in her skin for the first time ever, working happily as a plus sized model in New York. Here, she shares her journey, from anorexic and bulimic teenager to happy, healthy twenty-something.

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272 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Penguin
Publication date

22 Feb. 2018
Reading age

14 - 17 years
Dimensions

15.3 x 1.9 x 23.4 cm
ISBN-10

0241328829
ISBN-13

978-0241328828
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A thoughtful, honest and articulate voice for teenage girls

― The Observer

Beautiful and brave ― Emma Gannon

Everyone should read this book ― ModelTypeFace

Witty ― The Sun

Packed full of honesty and insight ― Dr Radha

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So, how did a slightly bonkers misfit with anorexia, bulimia and anxiety decide to solve their problems? I became a model. As you do.
Charli Howard had always wanted to be normal - but for some reason, she couldn't quite find out how to do it. As a teenager, she felt like the only one who struggled with anxiety and self-esteem issues when everyone around her seemed to fit in. So she tried to embrace standing out: by becoming a model. Believing it would make her happy and envied, she set out single-mindedly to make it - and she achieved her dream. But the reality wasn't quite as glamorous as she'd hoped. The pressure on Charli to look a certain way took an extreme toll on her body and self-image, and no matter how thin she got, she was never thin enough.

When Charli, though medically underweight, was fired by her modelling agency for being too big, she decided she'd had enough. She used her platform for good and spoke out about the insane standards of the modelling industry, whose images influence young women and girls all over the world. Now, Charli is comfortable in her skin for the first time ever, working happily as a plus sized model in New York. Here, she shares her journey, from anorexic and bulimic teenager to happy, healthy twenty-something.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin; 1st edition (22 Feb. 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241328829
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241328828
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.3 x 1.9 x 23.4 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 510,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 38 in Fiction About Eating Disorders & Body Image for Young Adults
- 93 in Biographies of Women for Young Adults
- 149 in Eating Disorder Biographies

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bloody brilliant!! I finished this book in record time

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2018

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Wow, wow wow. What can I say, bloody brilliant!! I finished this book in record time, it had me hooked, I even had to cancel a few film/tv show nights with my boyfriend so I could continue reading it!!!

The honesty is outstanding .. gives a real insight to the modelling world, which, is quite shameful. I'm hoping it isn't as bad nowadays but it still makes you wonder.... you really really really feel for models trying to make it in the industry and the absurd things they are subjected to.

I work in the Design part of the fashion industry and have limited knowledge on the modelling side, so it was really interesting to read about and has helped open my eyes to a lot of things I was unaware of.

Charli writes about her anorexia, bulimia and anxiety in such a detailed method that you can really feel what she goes through which leads to the book taking you through a true rollercoaster of emotions.

... this is the first 'biography-esque' book I've ever read and I will be hunting for some more after this one!!

Thank you Charli for sharing x

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Truly inspirational must-read book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2018

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I’ve never finished a book so quickly - I couldn’t put it down! Thank you Charli for being brave enough to share your story which will inevitably help people in similar situations, or perhaps/hopefully even prevent some people from suffering from any of the issues touched on in the book. This book has helped me battle some of my own demons, or at least start to see things in a different light, so I thank you so much for that. I truly hope the media pick up on your story and the tragic state of the modelling and fashion industry. Whilst moving in the right direction, more needs to be done and hopefully this book will give you even more of a platform to have your voice heard. You are a truly brave, inspirational and beautiful woman. Thank you!

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An Honest Review, Highly Recommend!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2018

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Never read a book quicker, under a week that’s amazing for me! Kept me wanting to know what happened next! Related to it so much! The book gives such a raw insight into what it’s like suffering with an eating disorder. Really wouldn’t recommend if you are suffering from an eating disorder though, it isn’t a self-help guide and doesn’t go in-depth on her experience with recovering (that would have made it 5 stars) and has loads of potential triggers for people in recovery or suffering. Otherwise it’s a great read and good for educating people on what it’s like living with an eating disorder and what the potential triggers of it could be (usually due to our inhumane diet culture) and of course the disgusting ways of the modelling industry, which has prevented me from trying to go back into the modelling world, luckily nothing happened to me like it did to Charli. I love the beautiful underlying message that it’s okay to not fit in and that there is in fact no ‘normal’ in the first place. Highly recommend.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 July 2018

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I think Charli Howard is extraordinary. Not only does she represent everything I love about strong, powerful women in this era – she stands as a literal F you for diet culture, fat shaming and modelling standards. Her modelling career is impressive, she’s one of the kindest women I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking to online and she helped create the All Women Project which celebrates incredible women. Misfit is Charli’s story of her experience in the modelling industry and the big events in her life. Her intelligence and brilliance both shine through this book and her complete honesty about eating disorders and mental health is relatable but still refreshing to read. Most importantly, this book teaches you so much without being overwhelming. It is also highly entertaining. The perfect read for literally any woman. Read this book.

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Gets better in the second half

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2019

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I don't know why she called the book misfit. She seems to fit in perfectly with every model in the world. I was rather alarmed by her dismissive treatment of others along the way. Her contempt for the worried parent who did not want her daughter attending an unsupervised party. Her casual dismissal of people leading ordinary lives, doing ordinary jobs. Her nasty tone when attending a party that in her opinion was boring as the young men there could not even spell vagina let alone .know where one was. She seems like a nasty piece of work and doesn't treat people the way she wants to be treated

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Beautiful, honest, raw...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2018

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10/10 : I already knew I loved @charlihoward, & this was confirmed, when, by page 3 of her book, she’d already referenced Mr Blobby. Misfit is both a heartbreaking & uplifting read, a memoir about Charli’s twenty year struggle with mental health issues, eating disorders & an altogether unhealthy environment. Whilst I can’t relate to the modelling specific aspects of the book, I CAN relate to a life of low self esteem, low self respect & low self confidence. These issues still blight me today, although I understand them more now. I think Charli has a lot of wisdom to offer women of the world, & I found her honesty & openness touching & brave.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 November 2018

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What a great read! It was so raw and honest that i could FEEL the suffering. I could relate to this book so much, as I too have a history of eating disorders. The fashion industry sounds like pure hell and not at all glamorous as we are lead to believe. I find it SO hard to believe that the author thought she was ugly (she’s beautiful) but I remind myself, it’s how you feel on the inside. I wish I was that ‘ugly’.
Very inspiring book that makes me want to embrace my own flaws :)

Inspiring, empowering and emotional read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 April 2018

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Utterly amazing read! Emotionally powerful book that goes through Charli's life, love and work experiences (a lot of which I really related to and found comfort in the fact I wasn't alone in the way I had/am feeling about my own life). I finished the book on an emotional high, feeling more empowered to love my body and taking away from my favourite line of the book 'the things that make us unique, are what makes us beautiful'!

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Simone

Fantastic book

Reviewed in Canada on 20 May 2020

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I love Charli Howard she’s amazing 😭❤️

Bethanie

Charli is the real deal!

Reviewed in the United States on 9 April 2019

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Charli’s book is honest refreshing and insightful. I kept thinking about the phrase “write the book you need” well she did and she wrote the book many of us needed. More importantly we get to watch her live out her healthier mindset now in her modeling. She’s is a powerful influence to women and the modeling profession! Thanks for showing us we can follow our gut and still be stunning Charli!

Eduardo del Valle

Very Good

Reviewed in Mexico on 13 March 2018

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Really enjoyed reading this book, would recommend it to every person struggling with body image issues or struggled with them in the past.

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Ali Khalili

Brilliant and powerful read!

Reviewed in the United States on 24 August 2018

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Charlie Howard writes a raw and real journey through her life with challenges and experiences that will resonate with every reader. This book highlights the worlds warped image of the ‘ideal body’ and exhibits most women’s tumultuous relationship between food and the scales as we all attempt to fit in with this image. At last.... a forward thinking book that lends lessons on self image and self love. Brilliant and powerful read!!!

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chelsey

the best part of this book was it’s authenticity

Reviewed in the United States on 1 April 2018

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Honestly , the best part of this book was it’s authenticity. Charli holds nothing back and it truly allows the reader to resonate. This book was so inspiring and I highly reccomend it. Truly worth reading , and it might even change your perspective on life

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