I thoroughly enjoyed Delta's book. While I normally would've been anything but interested in a woman who spent so many years in beauty pageants, I've always liked this actress. She was talented and hilarious on "Designing Women," and there was always something about her that let you know she was interesting, quirky, good-hearted, and strong. (She herself says she always knew pageants were a means to an end.) I was one of the people who sent her a letter of support when that ridiculous obession with her weight gain began. (And she sent back a lovely card of thanks.) Delta sort of had to go through it for all of us full-figured women first - through her experience, the media and U.S. as a whole seemed to realize for the first time that most women in this country are not a Hollywood size 0 (duh). I appreciate how she stuck out the difficult times and has stayed a beautiful person. Her book was a great mix of autobiography and style, makeup and clothing tips. I read it just after reading Carnie Wilson's homage to getting drastic surgery as a way to slim down, and while I realize that Delta was never as dangerously heavy as Carnie, it's such a relief to read about a full-figured woman who accepts herself as she is and is helping others do the same. Go Delta!

Great pictures - easy read.

Like Delta, I was a thin person for many years. I never knew the struggles of needing to shop in the "oh my god sizes" until I was about 35. What misery! Suddenly, there were no trendy, sexy, feel good clothes. At department stores I was told to go upstairs or to the basement to find my size. If I was lucky and the "women's sizes" were on the main floor they were usually right next to petites. And, once I located the department I was ALWAYS disappointed with the dowdy ugly merchandise! Delta acknowledges all of this because she lived it too.

After reading her book, which I did in one evening, I grew to appreciate her more for her heart than for her acting ability (which is great). This woman is a go getter and I'm glad she's out there designing clothing. What's really wonderful is that she's asking for our input. Finally, there is someone to listen to what we want in size 14 and up.

I am 19 years old and I appreciate this book as much as anyone could. This candid book can inspire anyone from a real size woman on down. The information i found in this book was something that is hard to find anywhere, truth and hope from a genuine human being in Delta Burke. I found her real life story hit close to home and I can relate to the information revealed to us about Ms. Burke's insecurities and struggle with self confidence. This book gives the real size women the proof that it is ok to be who you are, not who societies stereotypes say you should be. It isn't possible to put into words how greatful I am for Delta writing this book, she gives makeup, hair, and fashion tips, all while building the confidence of the REAL woman everywhere while reading this REAL woman's book. Thank you Delta! :-)