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    A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like
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    A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like

    By Ashley Graham and Rebecca Paley

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    “Evocative.”  — The Cut

    One of the most outspoken voices gracing the cover of magazines today encourages women to be their most confident selves, recognize their personal beauty, and reach for their highest dreams in this wise, warm, and inspiring memoir.

    Voluptuous beauty Ashley Graham has been modeling professionally since the age of thirteen. Discovered at a shopping mall in Nebraska, her stunning face and sexy curves have graced the covers of top magazines, including Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, and she was the first size 14 model to appear on the front of the wildly popular Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. The face of brands such as H&M Studio, she is also a judge for the latest season of America’s Next Top Model. And that’s only the beginning for this extraordinary talent.

    Ashley is leading a new generation of women breaking ground and demolishing stereotypes, transforming our ideals about body image and what is fashionable and beautiful. A woman who proves that when it comes to beauty, size is just a number, she is the voice for the body positivity movement today and a role model for all women—no matter their individual body type, shape, or weight.

    In this collection of insightful, provocative essays illustrated with a dozen photos, Ashley shares her perspective on how ideas around body image are evolving—and how we still have work to do; the fun—and stress—of a career in the fashion world; her life before modeling; and her path to accepting her size without limiting her dreams—defying rigid industry standards and naysayers who told her it couldn’t be done. As she talks about her successes and setbacks, Ashley offers support for every woman coming to terms with who she is, bolster her self-confidence, and motivates her to be her strongest, healthiest, and most beautiful self.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateMay 9, 2017
    ISBN9780062667960
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    Ashley Graham

    Ashley Graham is a world-renowned model who has been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Elle UK, Style Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Sports Illustrated, and many other publications. She is a body activist who speaks out about body positivity and self-acceptance, particularly for women. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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    • 4/5
      One of my fave models and body activists.
    • 3/5
      A nice memoir/ self help type book that will appeal to bigger girls or those lacking in self-confidence. Ashley Graham broke down barriers by being one of the first truly famous plus size models. Not only does she do amazing catalog work, but she also graced the cover of Sport's Illustrated swimsuit edition, Vogue and Elle; a feat unheard of for plus size models. Ashley opens up about her childhood, her start in modeling, tips for self confidence, and things she's learned along the way. This book will also appeal to girls trying to get into modeling. At times it seemed a little heavy handed with all the name dropping but overall the message was good. Also included are pictures.
    • 3/5
      A lot about the model world from the "curvy" girl perspective. Lacked depth and exploration of her personal life. Sufficient for a light fluffy read. Inspirational and exudes confidence for prospective models with bodies out of the norm.

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