The Nanny Reunion: A Nosh to Remember Essays

“The word fat makes people uncomfortable. But when you see me, the first thing you notice is my body… [And] that’s me. I’m fat. It’s not a cuss word. It’s not an insult. At least not when I say it.” (9).This is the closing line in chapter 1 of the novel Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy. This novel delves into the topic of accepting oneself and the skin they are in and not letting others tell you differently, as shown by Willow’s relationships and experiences in the novel. Through her relationships and experiences