We must teach our girls that if they speak their mind, they can create the world they want to see. (145)

Fat-bashing in all its varied forms–criticism, exclusion, shaming, fat talk, self-deprecation, jokes, gossip, bullying–is one of the last acceptable forms of prejudice. From a very young age, before they can walk away or defend themselves, women are taught that they are how they look, not what they do or what they know. (1)

It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent

Women know intuitively when they are being devalued. (121)

Pete is teaching fundamentals. The girls have come a long way already.

We can say what we need to say. We can gently, but assertively, speak our mind. We do not need to be judgmental, tactless, blaming or cruel when we speak our truths