Wie siehst du denn aus? Warum es normal nicht gibt
(So, what do you look like? Why there is no such thing as normal.) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
Is my bellybutton odd? How muscular should I be? Why isn’t my hair straight? Often, children as young as 10 judge their bodies by comparing them to media ideals. Because where do we even see actual bodies, bare bellies and bottoms, skin and hair in their natural shape and colour? You’re allowed to peek here! Honest watercolour illustrations show body parts in all their imperfections and loveliness. Short texts illustrate what is considered beautiful in different places and times. This is a starting point for questions and conversations. [Source: publisher]
Edited by: Dublin City University
Comment:
This sweeping and at the same time extremely exciting non-fiction book invites its readers to critically grapple with ideals and beauty standards. It expands its readers’ perception of normality and empowers them. [Source: Review note by Carla Heher, buuu.ch]