This book purports to be about the beauty of a particular large-sized woman, April Flores who is a model, actress and porn star.
The photos are taken by her husband, Carlos Batts.
When I initially read the description, I had a very different picture in my mind of what I would see, than what is contained in the book. I was expecting to see and read a celebration of a large woman's form with supporting text that perhaps discussed self-esteem issues. What I got was some beautiful photographs, some interesting ones and some that were just fat-girl porn.
As a former large-sized model and an avid supporter of the idea that there are all kinds of beauty in the world, not just one, I really wish that this book had not crossed into the porn level. Each person makes their own choices in life and that is well and good, but to me, the display of sexuality in this fashion smacks of desperation and low self-esteem, rather than pride.
There are some beautiful photographs in this book, just prepared to also see pornographic shots and some text that reads as a justification of choices, rather than the celebration of unique beauty.
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