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AM I UGLY Hardcover – July 12, 2018

by Michelle Elman (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 540 ratings
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In today's world of supplements, celebrity diets and social media, it's very easy to be hard on ourselves about the way we look. With all this pressure to strive for 'perfection' aesthetically, it is easy to forget how damaging this can be psychologically. Michelle Elman is a leading part of the body positivity movement that has been gathering momentum to liberate people from these unrealistic standards, recognise that all bodies are equally valuable and broaden the billboard definitions of beauty. Am I Ugly? is this inspiring woman's compelling and deeply personal memoir that describes her childhood experiences of life-threatening health problems, long stays in hospital and fifteen complex surgeries that left her scarred, both mentally and physically. The narrative follows Michelle's journey from illness to health, and from childhood to adulthood as she deals with her body-confidence issues to embrace both her scars and her body – and help others to do the same. This remarkable book grapples with the wider implications of Michelle's experiences and the complex interplay between beauty and illness. 'Michelle Elman is Bo-Po personified. She shows that we should never hide the things that make us who we are' Curvy Kate . 'A 21-year-old life coach in London has become an Instagram star and viral inspiration after sharing her bikini photos and an inspiring video' Fox News . 'Michelle's post has certainly made an impact on so many people who needed a pick-me-up, and we just hope that anyone else feeling insecure due to clothes sizes somehow find themselves scrolling onto her post, too' Metro .
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Head of Zeus
  3. Publication date
    July 12, 2018
  4. Dimensions
    8.54 x 1.38 x 5.47 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1788541847
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1788541848
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Head of Zeus (July 12, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1788541847
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1788541848
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.54 x 1.38 x 5.47 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 540 ratings

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Michelle Elman

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Michelle Elman, also known as the “Queen of Boundaries”, is a distinguished five-board accredited TV life coach, author and public speaker. Known for her candid and straight-talking approach, Michelle has been a media life coach on ITV’s This Morning and BBC3 documentaries, as well as for celebrities like Emily Atack on W Channel. Michelle’s four best-selling books, Am I Ugly, The Joy Of Being Selfish, The Selfish Romantic and How To Say No, have garnered worldwide acclaim with rights being sold in sixteen countries. Boasting an online following of over 500k people, Michelle is a media favourite and prominent industry expert with Cosmopolitan highlighting The Joy of Being Selfish as being one of the best books to read on mental health and The Sun naming her as one of the 50 most inspirational women in the UK.

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Real. Raw. Inspiring.
I am glad I read this on a Saturday because I started reading in the morning, and had finished it by the night. I couldn't put it down. It is beautifully written, and it really keeps your attention. Anyone can be inspired by this woman's story, this woman's fight. If you struggle with body positivity, or you just want to read one person's POWERFUL story, I truly suggest this book. Very rarely do I cry at books, and this one had me in tears multiple times, then other times I was laughing and smiling like a goof. Truly, do yourself a favor and buy this book.
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VienneV
5.0 out of 5 stars Real. Raw. Inspiring.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019
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I am glad I read this on a Saturday because I started reading in the morning, and had finished it by the night. I couldn't put it down. It is beautifully written, and it really keeps your attention. Anyone can be inspired by this woman's story, this woman's fight. If you struggle with body positivity, or you just want to read one person's POWERFUL story, I truly suggest this book. Very rarely do I cry at books, and this one had me in tears multiple times, then other times I was laughing and smiling like a goof. Truly, do yourself a favor and buy this book.
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VienneV
5.0 out of 5 stars Real. Raw. Inspiring.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019
I am glad I read this on a Saturday because I started reading in the morning, and had finished it by the night. I couldn't put it down. It is beautifully written, and it really keeps your attention. Anyone can be inspired by this woman's story, this woman's fight. If you struggle with body positivity, or you just want to read one person's POWERFUL story, I truly suggest this book. Very rarely do I cry at books, and this one had me in tears multiple times, then other times I was laughing and smiling like a goof. Truly, do yourself a favor and buy this book.
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Lexi
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed.
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2019
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I didn't know I needed this book as badly as I did until after I finished it. I thought I was body positive until I developed chronic pain. I soon realized my love for my body was based on how well it treated me. I had two surgeries and ended up with PTSD from the year of constant pain and life-altering decisions. Michelle's book and her story of childhood illness, body positivity, and recovery from PTSD was soothing to my soul. Her story is unique to her and a very honest portrayal of sickness and finding your way back from it. It both gave me the sense that I wasn't alone and a goal to work towards.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, easy read
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2018
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I've followed Michelle on social media for a while so when I ordered her book I figured I already knew most of her story but I was happily wrong. This book was super easy to read and full of such personal details that engages you and takes you on her journey. This was truly an amazing book that makes you realize how much you are worth as an individual. Our society is programmed to keep us thinking we are not important unless we have the "ideal body", but Michelle makes you realize how important you really are regardless of what you look like. Highly, highly recommend.
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Wilhelmina Irene
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Mix of Powerful Emotions
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
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This book is such an honestly good read. It provides insight from a group not all that commonly recognized when people from outside of the body positive community look in. This is a story of serious struggle, ups and downs, happiness, and tragedy. It’s unbelievably raw and powerful. I appreciate Michelle for putting her life out there. It’s inspired me now and will surely inspire me long into the future.
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EAS
5.0 out of 5 stars Raw. Relatable. Real.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018
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Michelle is a real life hero for all of us that struggle with body issues or health issues. This book is not cutesy. It is honest. It is raw. It is relatable. As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder for 28 years and am now dealing with autoimmune issues I could relate to so much of this book. So much. Buy it. Read it. You won't regret it.
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Ana Santos
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020
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This is the most realistic take on health and body positivity I’ve seen. The author perfectly ties her life experiences to her journey into loving her body. The book was also a very good read, I finished it all in a day because I just could not put it down. I would give it more stars if I could!
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Ashton L
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring to say the least
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018
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Michelle endured life saving/altering surgeries with the bulk being before she was 13 years old leaving her uniquely and visibly scarred. This book is largely about those scars and how they helped make her the woman she is today. She is honest in her thoughts and feelings in a way not often encountered. Her story is not one to be missed. You will feel empowered with her.
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mynameisnyx
1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of ink, time, and effort. Harmful to anyone who reads.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2018
This was a novel length book of self-victimization and excuses for not taking agency for the problems in one's life. If you want to do better you have to be better, nit just convince yourself that your flaws or weaknesses are strengths. As far as writing, it's a pseudo cutesy, nausea inducing narcissistic rambling about a lot of nothing. Awful advice, poor insight, privileged beyond belief, and severely lacking any perspective.
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Levinia Csehan
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome frommthe First to the Last page
Reviewed in Germany on June 29, 2023
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When I started the First chapter Just after a few Pages I was full Info the Scene. IT was emotional and thrilling. I've cried 'Ive laughed but Most important Through her Story especially Sharing her deepest thoughts on difficult themes really helped me to discover some of my Hidden insecurities. One of the best Booms I've read so far. Coming from Germany i also want to add that the english ist Not too hard to understand If you have good Basic english skills. I Just Had english aß a Subjekt at school and my language skills we're enough to understand it without googling any Words. Would highly recommend to anyone Who is sel concious about themselves
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Poppy Alice
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2023
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Even though this was Michelle's first book, it is the third of hers that i have read. I bought it as my summer holiday read and read it almost in one go. The first chapter and page 77 was incredibly healing to read, I have always felt alone in these experiences but reading exactly how I felt so long ago almost felt like a hug, even though i was sobbing reading it! I would recommend this book to any girl who has needed hospital treatment growing up, and tried to figure out what a life with scars and differences will be like. Thank you Michelle, your books are incredible.
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Jenny
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2020
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Well written, hard to put down, relatable, and engaging. I've followed Michelle on Instagram for a couple of years, but am so glad I have now read her book too. I would definitely recommend this book!
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in India on April 29, 2020
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I started reading this book months ago and got a bit stuck, but then a day ago I picked it up at the later years at school and university and I raced through the whole thing and finished it a day later!

The book is about the author’s journey to body confidence. It was fascinating to read her astutely decode her childhood reaction to her illnesses and being trapped in a hyper competitive boarding school. She’s very insightful and tuned into her environment which makes her interesting to read.

I also liked the stories about the outrageous or occasionally sweet guys she met at university and the importance of the female friendships she developed at uni and school too. I would’ve liked more detail because they were entertaining to read about. They’re put in here because the relationships/experiences fed into her developing body confidence and it was eye opening to see the kind of conversations or thinking (organic and unplanned) that got her to feel comfortable with her self image.
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Marta Piñeiro
5.0 out of 5 stars Imprescindible
Reviewed in Spain on January 30, 2019
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Maravilloso libro de Michelle Elman. Una autobiografía honesta, dura, triste y a la vez divertida de una mujer que a la que la vida le jugó malas cartas desde muy temprano. Es un libro sobre la vida, sobre la superación y sobre afontar traumas que seguro ayuda a muchas personas a tomar perspectiva de sus propios problemas y, quizás, a inspirarse a intentar trabajar para superarlos. Cien por cien recomendada. Seguid a Michelle en Instagram en "@scarrednotscared".
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