"Fat Swim" and Literature's Fatphobia Problem

"Eisenberg's billboard in Philadelphia, stating "Your gut is a terrible thing to lose," serves as a provocative reminder of the societal pressures surrounding body image and fatness."

"Through her stories, Eisenberg confronts the pervasive fatphobia found in the works of many acclaimed contemporary writers, challenging readers to reconsider their perceptions of body image."

Emma Copley Eisenberg's collection of short stories, "Fat Swim," addresses body image and the societal suppression of fatness. She highlights fatphobia present in contemporary literature and has taken a bold stance by promoting body positivity through a billboard in Philadelphia. The slogan, "Your gut is a terrible thing to lose," encapsulates her message. Eisenberg's fiction serves as a medium to explore these themes and confront the stigma surrounding body image in modern society.

Read at The New Yorker