The story was beautiful and very well written. I have to say that as one of the millions of Americans suffering from weight issues, I can really identify with the author and his story. It's surprisingly very light read and engaging, when the author could have chosen to go 'heavy handed'.

Tommy Tomlinson’s The Elephant in the room takes a deep-dive, memoir-style into Tomlinson’s life-long struggle with obesity. The book alternates between essays from his past related to his weight and a month by month account of a year attempting to take a sustained and sustainable approach to losing and maintaining weight loss. Tomlinson is a journalist and the writing in this book is superb. He knows how to find the golden nugget in every anecdote. Highly recommended.

Tommy Tomlinson's The Elephant n the Room is a "gut" wrenching story of what is like to be a fat person. Mr. Tomlinson attacks being fat head on and doesn't hold back. He describes in detail personal problems with being fat, how it affects you both physically and mentally/emotionally. This book also addresses how it feels when others look at your size and form an impression based on what they see. He goes on to say how he got this way and how he has tried to slim down in the past only to return to his addiction "food". Now he is trying a more controlled slower diet and exercise regime. He is losing weight albeit slowly but it is coming off. Humorous at times and heart-rending at others this is a great read especially if you are the "elephant in the room" or know or love someone that is.

Honest account of a man who has struggled with his weight and how he slowly gets on track. Lovely book.

Thanks to author,publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

What a moving and introspective memoir on the struggles of living with a very fat body. One’s heart goes out to the author, who prolifically describes his childhood, family, and notices (wisely) that they did not contribute to his eating issues yet he continues to despair in search of reasons for his poor habits, choices, and poor self esteem. Chapters alternate between flashbacks to his growing up as a fat kid in the South, and present time happily married journalist, always searching for a story, yet acutely aware that his own story is most interesting. I read this book in 4 hours’ time and apppreciate the life lessons the author shares as he tries to lose weight and gain essential parts of himself.