A Very Hungry Girl

A Very Hungry Girl chronicles the journey of Jessica Weiner, who spent most of her life hungering to be someone else. She was so desperate to be accepted and valued that she spiraled into an eating disorder, experiencing the attendant lack of self-esteem that rules—and almost ruined—her life. This compelling book relates Jessica's very personal story, and also captures her unique persona as she travels the country as a performer and motivational speaker listening to thousands of other people's stories. Through her work, Jessica has become the voice of her generation and speaks with a relatable and realistic point of view. Jessica's work has received national attention by The Washington Post, CNN, MTV and Teen People Magazine.

About the Author

Jessica Weiner is a motivational speaker, author, talk show host, and human being who has dedicated her life to creating work that lifts and upholds the human spirit. She is president of Parallax Entertainment, a multimedia company that produces theater, television, and films based on a wide range of topical issues such as eating disorders, body image, relationships, addiction, school violence, hate crimes, and personable empowerment. While her topics are widely varied, her message is the same: We have the power to change our lives-every second of the day! Jessica is the author of ten plays and numerous magazine articles, and her work has been featured by The Washington Post, Teen People, MTV, and CNN. At the age of 21, she founded her first company, The ACT OUT Ensemble, a nationally touring theater company servicing schools and community groups. Jessica plans on launching a talk show in the next year, as well as a clothing line for plus-sized teens and adults entitled CURVY GIRL. Jessica has reached more than 1,000,000 people with her creative message of hope, strength, and action.