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Content note: The books in this set were considered groundbreaking at the time of their publication and are significant to size acceptance history; however, they contain ideas and language that some modern readers may find objectionable.

The Ob*sity Myth: Why America's Obsession With Weight Is Hazardous To Your Health by Paul Campos (Hard-Cover 2004)

A provocative exposé of America's self-defeating war on obesity challenges conventional wisdom regarding the cultural, medical, and political meaning of weight, arguing against the myth that falsely equates thinness with health and explaining why dieting is bad for the health, how the media misinform the public, and the link between racial and body-based prejudice.

Big Fat Lies: The Truth About Your Weight and Your Health by Glenn A. Gaesser, P.H.D. (Hard-Cover 2002)

Glenn Gaesser, an exercise physiologist, challenges the conventional wisdom that excess body fat poses a danger to health. This is an authoritative, clearly written book that is crucial reading for anyone who wants to take concrete steps towards improving their health - no matter what their size.

"Am I Fat?: Helping Young Children Accept Differences in Body Size" by Joanne Ikeda, MA, RD and Priscilla Naworski, MS, CHES (Paperback 1992)

This book aimed at educators, parents, and caregivers, providing guidance on how to address body image concerns in young children (up to age 10). The book emphasizes the importance of respecting all body sizes and promoting healthy lifestyle habits rather than focusing solely on weight or appearance.

These books are out of print. The combined Fair Market Value of the set of three books = $70