In an interview at her welcoming Philadelphia home, bestselling author Jennifer Weiner discusses her latest book, "The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits," which tells the story of a sisters band from the early 2000s. She reflects on her debut novel, "Good In Bed," emphasizing the challenges she faced in portraying a plus-sized protagonist, Cannie Shapiro. Weiner passionately rejected compromises to make her character fit a narrower image, boldly asserting her commitment to inclusive and authentic representation in literature.
So I decided I wasn't going to work with that agent. I wanted a story where the fat girl got the happy ending and stayed fat.
Even once Weiner found an agent, there was still discomfort around the size of the protagonist of "Good In Bed."
Come on in. The house is yours, wherever you guys want to set up. It's so nice to meet you.
The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits chronicles the rise and breakup of an early aughts sisters band, and it comes out this week.
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