Young adult novels don't shy away from the discussion of weight issues, and 'Blubber,' the tale of an overweight, not-so-sympathetic fifth-grader bullied by her peers, is a refreshing take. Jami Attenberg adultblubberbully Change image and share on social
I know the bestseller 'Gone Girl' doesn't need an ounce of support from me, but that book was as sharp and witty as they come. Jami Attenberg bestsellerbookgirl Change image and share on social
Social media can connect you with other people in so many wonderful ways - but it can also make you really sick of yourself. Jami Attenberg connectmakemedium Change image and share on social
In 'The Odyssey,' every feast is extremely ritualized; high-status individuals even get a better cut of meat. Jami Attenberg cutextremelyfeast Change image and share on social
You write a book, and after 50 pages you think it's about one thing, and then you write another hundred and you realize it's about something else, and then by the time you're done, you can look back and say, 'Oh, this is what it's about.' Jami Attenberg backbookhundred share on social
Food and love are all intertwined at our core level. It can be a very nurturing, wonderful, loving thing. Jami Attenberg corefoodintertwine Change image and share on social
I actually didn't grow up in a household that loved Chinese food particularly, and it's not really my go-to food or anything... We were more a pizza family, being from the Chicago area and all. Jami Attenberg areachicagochinese Change image and share on social
In addition to public housing, South Williamsburg is home to shabby artists' lofts like mine, apartments of Hasidic Jews, and one extremely tall, high-priced condo. Jami Attenberg additionapartmentartist Change image and share on social
I can act like a boy as much as I want, but when I wake up in the morning, I'm still a woman. Jami Attenberg actboymorning Change image and share on social
Maybe I wouldn't hit three fast food restaurants in a day, but I could hit one in a day. I try not to do that. Jami Attenberg dayfastfood Change image and share on social