Have you struggled with obesity, poor selfimage, weightrelated health problems, or simply a feeling of inadequacy or meaninglessness. A memoir of trauma, hope, and the joy that follows survival by kelley gunter at. That wonderful healing was the force behind my recently released book, you have such a pretty face. Whether you have grappled with personal body image, yoyo dieting, weight issues, or even morbid obesity, you will find personal inspiration through gunter s compelling personal story of pain, struggle, and ultimate personal triumph. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jul 16, 2018 now the abuse survivor is bravely sharing her story, releasing the book called you have such a pretty face to inspire other people grappling with body image issues and obesity. Kelley gunter, 53, from ohio weighed 392lbs 28st and couldnt play with son. Live promoting my memoir, you have such a pretty face youtube. You must have heard several dramatic weight turnaround stories, but this has to be one of the most spectacular ones that are better seen than just read. Book recommendations search categories children biographies crime. Check out the gallerys art and pick up a copy of gunters memoir between 6 p. Its hard to get over a fear of the dark when your monsters. Author of, you have such a pretty face holds book signing.
Mums staggering 17st weight loss after binge eating to. Prices including delivery for you have such a pretty face by kelley gunter. Slimpressions is excited to carry books written by kelley gunter. Kelley gunter audio books, best sellers, author bio. A memoir of trauma, hope, and the joy that follows survival. Are you tired of feeling left out of the active world around you. We analyze and compare all weight loss memoirs of 2020 and find out the top 10 for you. As you are about to hear, kelley is many things including a woman with a history of obesity who underwent bariatric surgery, specifically biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch in 2002. I chat with kelley gunter about her book, you have such a pretty face, and the most intimate details of her life. Kelley gunter found herself dealing with all of these issues and many more as she weighed the decision to. Buy a cheap copy of you have such a pretty face book by kelley gunter.
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Jul 03, 2018 author, kelley gunters book details hrt story of weighing almost 400 pounds, losing 243 pounds and keeping it off for 16 years. Kelley gunter was born and raised in a small town in. I speak of that trauma in my memoir, you have such a pretty face, but it is still something i have difficulty discussing with anyone except my therapist. Jul 10, 2018 kelley gunter, 53, from ohio weighed 392lbs 28st and couldnt play with son. You have such a pretty face by kelley gunter, paperback. You have such a pretty face a memoir of trauma, hope, and the joy that follows survival by. Oct 16, 2017 prices including delivery for you have such a pretty face by kelley gunter. A memoir of trauma, hope, and the joy that follows survival kindle edition by kelley gunter author format. A memoir of trauma, hope, and the joy that follows survival weight loss memoirs. You have such a pretty face audiobook kelley gunter. Gunter, kelley author english publication language 219 pages 10042017 publication date open doors. Initially when i wrote the book, i didnt include the repeated trauma i had suffered in my lifetime, but i literally couldnt sleep for almost a week.
Audiobook box free audiobooks free unlimited audiobooks. I was raped repeatedly for several years of my childhood. Download such a pretty face ebook free in pdf and epub format. I have always been quick to forgive others and i have finally realised it was time i forgave myself.
Read such a pretty face online, read in mobile or kindle. She says true transformation came when he sought help for her destructive behavior. I lost 243 lbs and have maintained that loss for 17 years now. Im kelley gunter, survivor, emotional warrior, connoisseur of comfort food, and the author of you have such a pretty face. It is a painful, horrific truth that controlled me for decades.
Nina uploaded and posted 4 years ago if you re sick of people telling you that you have such a pretty face and if you just lost weight, you d be dating up a. Following a lengthy career in social services, in 2017 kelley began writing and speaking full time. Kelley gunter author of you have such a pretty face, had the bpdds duodenal switch surgery in 2002 and subsequently dropped 243 pounds from her presurgery weight of 391 pounds. Slimpressions is excited carry you have such a pretty face written by kelley gunter. We may think we are complimenting a person, but to that person its an insult. Such a pretty face by gabrielle goldsby is a light romance that focuses on dealing with dysfunctional relationships parents, wife, coworkers and rising above the nonsense and making the most of your life on your terms. Join facebook to connect with kelly gunther and others you may know. This book isnt just about weight loss or the surgery.
Her first book, you have such a pretty face, is a memoir detailing the emotional journey of being obese and the surprising changes brought on by her. Nina uploaded and posted 4 years ago if youre sick of people telling you that you have such a pretty face and. This book has zero to do with revenge and everything to do with finding your own happiness despite sucky circumstances. Kelley gunter claims she was abused as a child and she dealt with her trauma by. Kelley gunter was born and raised in a small town in southern ohio. Kelley and i talked about what happens when you are not psychologically ready for such a massive life change, and how the true work begins when you face your inner demons.
You see someone said that to me, you ve got such a pretty face, its a shame the rest of you went to shit. A child sex abuse survivor who ballooned to 177kg after years of selfdestruction and comfort eating has shed 109kg and turned her life around becoming an author and motivational speaker. Kelley is the proud author of book you have such a pretty face and hopes to help others with her experience. Oct 22, 2018 its hard to get over a fear of the dark, when your monsters were real. Kelley gunter, now 53, from dayton, ohio, was raped and brutalised from the age of eight to 14 but felt too scared and ashamed to ever tell anyone about it burying her trauma until long after her attackers had died. Pdf download such a pretty face free unquote books. Kelley is the proud author of book you have such a pretty face. Kelley gunters first book, you have such a pretty face, is a memoir detailing the emotional journey of being obese and the surprising changes brought on by her 243pound weight loss following bariatric surgery, as well as the emotional factors that contributed to. I published a book in 2017 called you have such a pretty face which was very therapeutic for me. Finding very few personal accounts from those who had gone through the same struggles, she decided to write about her experience in an effort to help others facing the same decision. You have such a pretty face by kelley gunter free on kindle unlimited. I lost 243 pounds in 14 months and have kept it off for 17 years now. You have such a pretty face is an amazing inspirational read for all of us less than perfect people. Her first book, you have such a pretty face, is a memoir detailing the emotional journey of being obese and the surprising changes brought on by her 243pound weight loss following bariatric surgery, as well as the emotional factors that contributed to her initial weight gain.
As achingly honest as it is witty, such a pretty face is a richly insightful novel of one womans search for love, family, and acceptance, of the pain we all carry and the wonders that can happen when we let it go at last. Woman became addicted to fast food to cope with childhood. I am covered in scars, both the physical and emotional kind. If you dont have a weight problem this book is still perfect she has a beautiful outlook on life and you will benefit from hearing her journey. You have such a pretty face kelley gunter 9780692936818 bo. You have such a pretty face by kelley gunter on bookshelves. I began putting my fragments back together by loving god, loving myself, and beginning to allow others to experience the genuine, unedited version of me.
Mums staggering 17st weight loss after binge eating to cope with torture of sexual abuse. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The lighter side listen to podcasts on demand free tunein. Apr 02, 2019 you have such a pretty face kelley gunter 9780692936818 books download as pdf. Kelley gunters book you have such a pretty face tells the story of a woman who lost 240 lbs, and then lost everything. Kelley gunter has overcome amazing hurdles and this book. Meet local author kelley gunter during a book signing for her new memoir, you have such a pretty face. You have such a pretty face have you struggled with obesity, poor selfimage, weightrelated health problems, or simply a feeling of inadequacy or meaninglessness.
Kelley gunter found herself dealing with all of these issues and many more as she weighed the decision to undergo bariatric surgery. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. Mother who weighed 400lbs after years of sexual abuse. Author, kelley gunters book details hrt story of weighing almost 400 pounds, losing 243 pounds and keeping it off for 16 years. Available on amazon, kindle, itunes, and audiobooks. Have you struggled with obesity, poor selfimage, weight. Hear her painful journey to find peace and selfworth as she overcame obesity including many dark moments of despair, bringing her to her to my knees. Kelley gunter, 54, from ohio, has spoken out for the first time about being sexually abused as a child, after blaming her huge weight gain, which got to.
As achingly honest as it is witty, such a pretty face is a richly insightful novel of one womans search for love, family, and acceptance, of the pain we all carryand the wonders that can happen when we let it go at last. Troy woman loses over 200 pounds, writes book about journey ohio. The purpose of the when skies are gray box is that the items that are contained inside of it will. Kelley is currently in the process of writing a second memoir, the. I shared the most intimate details of my life in you have such a pretty face because i wanted the book to be genuine and i wanted readers to know that i was speaking the truth. Written by kelley gunter, audiobook narrated by piper goodeve. Her first book, you have such a pretty face, is a memoir detailing the emotional journey of being morbidly obese and the surprising, catastrophic changes brought on by her 243pound weight loss following bariatric surgery in 2002. I was so tired of people i was so tired of people telling me, its such a shame kelley. Troy resident kelley gunter, the author of the new book you have such a pretty face, loss 243 with the help of weight loss surgery in 2002.
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