In this "slim" volume, the author documents how the societal cards are stacked against those of us for whom the term "mass market" takes on a whole new meaning. Linda Frantzen Carlson is a humanitarian who is dedicated to relieving the plight of overweight women and men. This ultra-sensitive subject is treated with a skillful combination of understanding and humor, including a lot of fun word play and use of word association to stimulate your mind (and hopefully not your appetite).A great gift for friends and relatives who occupy a large part of your life, or for those in need of bathroom-scale consolation.