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

    Written by Ashley Graham and Rebecca Paley

    Narrated by Ashley Graham and Almarie Guerra

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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.

    Editor's Note

    A role model for all shapes and sizes…

    One of the hottest runway trends of the last few years has been size diversity, and so much of that can be attributed to model Ashley Graham. Her memoir chronicles the ways that she challenged the fashion industry’s assumptions and encouraged women everywhere to feel more confident in their bodies.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateMay 9, 2017
    ISBN9780062682666
    Author

    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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    • 5/5
      So empowering to hear someone talk about body. That body diversity and representation is very important. Love the body your in and workout to be healthy. That no matter what other people say, have to your own standard.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this book! While it is a few years old, it was just what I needed to hear. I especially enjoyed the parts where Ashley actually did the narration. It really changed my mindset about how I think about my own body and my self consciousness. I was so inspired by Ashley’s refusal to say negative things about her body and appearance, that it inspired me to adopt that same mind set. A great book for someone wanting to reevaluate how they treat themselves and learn more about the author as well.
    • 5/5
      Ashley Graham is so inspiring. Real, raw, authentic and beautiful.
    • 5/5
      Really Nice to listen to. So Nice to hear her life story and experiences
    • 3/5
      Ashley graham isn’t the best writer, but self aware enough to provide a good premise and opinion
    • 5/5
      loved it!! inspirational and humble. would definitely reccomend my friend. ?
    • 5/5
      Raw and real. Loved her message so much. I feel empowered thanks to Ashley♥️
    • 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.