Fatty Patty
James Bay Series, Book 1
by Kathleen Irene Paterka
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Pub Date May 05 2012 | Archive Date Sep 26 2013
Description
Small towns, long memories. Everyone in the exclusive summer resort of James Bay, Michigan remembers FATTY PATTY, the chubby little girl with the round face and wild red curls. All grown up now, Patty Perreault teaches at the same elementary school where the painful playground memories still taunt her. She hasn’t forgotten the cruel nickname—plus she still hasn’t lost those extra pounds. Convinced her weight is the biggest reason why she’s a four-time loser in the semifinals for Teacher of the Year, Patty resolves to make some changes in her body and her life.
Sam Curtis, an overweight accountant she meets at the community pool, swims into Patty’s life with romance on his mind. But as their friendship grows, Patty finds it hard to see beyond his extra pounds. She’s torn as Sam refuses to deal with his own overweight issues. Her heart tells her one thing, but her eyes see another. She’s not interested in an overweight boyfriend.
When it comes to winning the Grand Prize in life and love, Patty has some hard lessons to learn. Will she be able to confront her fears about the kind of woman she yearns to be? Will she be able to put down the fork and give her heart a try?
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A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"Fatty Patty is a refreshing and emotional story of one woman's journey to overcome her issues with her weight while learning that self-acceptance and inner beauty is what matters the most. Fatty Patty is a wonderful story of transformation, self-acceptance, and finding love and happiness. It is a story that anyone can relate to. This is the debut novel for author Kathleen Irene Paterka. The author does a wonderful job of capturing the true essence of the perception of what is considered "beautiful" in our society today, and addressing the effect that the issue of weight continues to plague so many people." ~ Jersey Girl Book Reviews
"Women's Fiction has found a delectable new voice in Kathleen Irene Paterka. Her debut novel Fatty Patty is one sweet treat! Patty's journey to overcome her weight issues in self-acceptance is worth every calorie. I loved this book and can't wait for seconds!" ~ Jenna Mindel, author of Mending Fences and Season of Dreams
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Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9780985512118 |
PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
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