A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like

I pre-ordered this book back in February and received it today. I read it in it's entirety in one sitting. There is nothing more refreshing than reading about someone's journey when it is so genuine. Raw, including the successes but not leaving out the non-glamourous parts along the way. There is nothing sexier than a confident woman regardless of the vessel you've got to work with. Women empowering other women to be there very best no matter what.

“No matter how beautiful—or not—one is perceived to be, the true beauty we all possess is found on the inside. That should be our focus and the measure by which we are judged. How do we move through life? What other lives have we touched? Who have we confronted with love? How have we changed the world for the better? Those are all qualities that can’t be counted or weighed. Really, beauty beyond size.”We need more books in the world like this. What an inspiration for so many people who’ve been told their entire lives what is beautiful and that they are not it. So thankful that Ashley kept pressing on despite discouragement and for honestly telling her story.Beauty doesn’t last but the person you are becoming does.

I like Ashley Graham as a body positive role model. I think she's fun, beautiful outspoken, and gorgeous. She gives women outside the traditional beauty norms a voice.I truly enjoyed A New Model. Graham didn't paint a fairy tale version of her life and career. I identified with her in a lot of ways, especially as someone who also matured early and didn't know what to do with the power and pain of a twelve-year old with a women's body. It was a hard reality, and I'm so glad girls now are growing up in a new reality Graham is helping to shape.A New Model was an easy book to read. Graham has a welcoming, friendly voice. I was sometimes confused by the non-linear narrative, but enjoyed it all the same.

Inspiring and transparent. Great read!!! I heard her interview on NPR then Goodmorning America and realized that i had to get this book. I would have finished it in one sitting if i didnr have other stuff to do. Her story is genuine and above all brutally honest. As someone who grew up with womanly feature at a young age, Its refreshing to see a world famous plus model have similarities in dealing with her body.

I admire Ashley for embracing the flaws that we as woman usually disown. I love her confidence and her dedication to make sure all woman of all shapes and sizes embrace their body. I too am a curvy woman and it was so refreshing to see someone who looks like me breaking down the barriers and knocking Hollywood's stereotype on what beauty should look like . I don't think people understand how important it is to see someone who resembles or who you can relate with make their own path in this brutal media. Thank you Ashley for being a role model and helping people like me accept all my flaws.

I got my book yesterday and cannot put it down! I'm so in love with her story.

I love this book and the fresh eye that it offers into a world where so much emphasis is put on a woman to have "the perfect body"- This woman went through and created a book that is written for the woman of all ages that is coming to terms with her body and how to use it to conquer the world as a tool; how it is never a hindrance no matter what it looks like- great book and I would recommend to anyone!

I really enjoyed this book. Ashley truly is such an inspiring warrior of a woman. She brings to the surface so many things that are rarely spoken about and for that I really appreciate her work. It's an easy read and made me laugh out loud often. Thank you! <3

Ashley Graham is a remarkable lady. She is a glorious model and a wonderful advocate for girl s and women everywhere. In a world where everyone is obsessed with weight and looks Ashley has broken down barriers and become a champion of plus size women world wide. This book offers an in-depth look at how to make it big as a model in an industry that takes no prisoners. Ashley has had to overcome size and body shape issues in order to become a front page star. This book challenges women to feel good about themselves. Ashley blends her life story with advice about fashion and self confidence. She covers eating and fitness as well as self esteem and body issues. Ashley isn't afraid to be frank and honest. She tells it like it is. A wonderful read that makes you smile and at times cheer. This book is a must for all females regardless of size.

Ashley Graham, what a woman. In ‘A New Model’ she talks so openly and honestly about the story of her life so far. Initially, I thought how can I ever relate to this woman? Okay, she’s plus size but other than that....nothing, forget about the runways and the photo shoots she’s a normal woman who suffers the same as the rest of us.She truly is an inspirational woman. Great read!!

This book contains very useful insight into very contemporary directions in feminine response to performative body image ideals and their normative cultural influence via fashion and beauty industries. Whilst not an academic book, the author's personal and industry experience as a plus size model provides very useful insight.

I love Ashley Graham an everything she stands for every plus size girl needs to read this. Highly recommended read.

This wasn't for me so I can't comment. A member of my family asked me to buy it for them.