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"Where do I Begin?"



In this book Terri manages to talk about a very deep subject that she has come to terms with. Terri touches on how it has felt to be in a world thought of as "thin" when you are a big person. She talks about the struggles of low self-esteem, lack of feeling loved and happiness. She also offers her own personal advice to help those who are struggling with this weighty issue. I would recommend this book to anyone who is going through the trials and tribulations of being over weight, and wanting a personal thought on how to over come this problem and for those who are not overweight, they should read this book. It would help them to understand what we as overweight people live through each and every day of our life. Robin Gorley, Author “A LIFETIME OF WORDS”-POETRY www.freewebs.com/alifetimeofwords



This book is partly autobiographical as well as an “eye-opener.” Terri Ann Armstrong tells an enlightening story that is taken for granted by a society that judges one another by their size.

With great courage, Mrs. Armstrong writes of experiences that brought her to a low point in her life showing we all have common emotions in spite of the various struggles. In this long tumultuous battle, at what point do we break? This book expresses her need to say, “I am just me, except me as I am.”

Those who have not experienced the problems of being overweight, will, in reading this book have a better appreciation and understanding of those who have experienced the emotional roller coaster, societal ostracism and burdens associated with being overweight.

Mrs. Armstrong, however, makes it clear that this is not a book of self-help, but a book to bring awareness to all people who have not thought or considered what affect of name calls, and negative words have on those who are dealing with their weight. Like it was once said “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” Think again!

Thank you Mrs. Armstrong for shring your soul's journey with us, and shining a light on ourpath. I highly recommend this books to everyone. It is a must read. David Lewis, Author of "Forever Moments."



Terri Ann Armstrong broaches a subject that is near and dear to her heart and is an issue for so many people including her, and she has done so beautifully. "Where Do I Begin?" is a very frank and insightful book. Mrs. Armstrong has bared her soul and revealed her secret, and in doing so she highlights the prejudices and the issues, good ad bad, that are associated with public opinion about those dealing with their weightissues. She addresses the eating disorders, the childhood of taunting, the low self-esteem problems that are shared by so many who have had to endure the insesitivity of family, friends and strangers alike. She tackled the fashion industry for their lack of conideration when they design their clothing for the plus size individuals, and the advertising industry that chooses to see size twenty clothes, but show only displays on size ten models.

With great skill and determination Mrs. Armstrong addresses the underlying issues that make folks revert to their eating habits; bringing to the fore front the demons that influence and control folks on a psychological level. These are the issues that must be addressed before the diet plan will ever work; and she recommends alternatives to giving oneself a dessert as a reward or bonus for losing weight.

I really like this book; as promised this is not a book decrying carbohydrates and diet plans, or recommending recipes or exercises. It makes no promises to get its readers down to a size two in six weeks. "Where Do I Begin?" addresses the real problems and encourages and recommends alternatives to those recipes and lose weight quick schemes. I expecially like the fact that Mrs. Armstrong is honest, open, and real. She is herself fighting weight issues and that makes her an authority.

I recommend this book to everyone who has ever had to deal with weight isses; however, the message in "Where Do I Begin?" touches us all, and can be applied to any underlying issues in our lives. What a wonderfully informative book.

I give "Where Do I Begin?" five bright stars and I strongly recommend it to everyone. I preduct this book will be on coffee tables everywhere. Pamela deLeon-Lewis, Author of "Smiling Thru The Tears A Breast Cancer Survivor Odyssey" ISBN#-1-4137-7070-3 www.freewebs.com/pamilladeleon3/



"Where Do I Begin?" by Terri Ann Armstrong, is an insightful and inspirational book about the everyday problems of dealing with weight issues, whether you are over weight or thin, this book is for you. It will open your eyes to the harsh reality of the roller coaster of life concerning low self-esteem, feeling unloved and unhappy. Reading "Where Do I Begin?" will show you how you can start getting your life back on track, and it will make you want to say ‘I Am Somebody.’ This book is one woman’s story of dealing with her demons, and over coming them one step at a time. I truly enjoyed reading this book and commend Terri for putting her life on display to help others. I highly recommend this book and give it five stars. ~ Donna Laird, Author of “Forever Yours” and “Katrina’s Destiny” www.donnalaird.cjb.net, www.parauthors.cjb.net, www.publishedauthors.net/donnalaird



Terri Ann Armstrong in "Where Do I Begin?" has delved into her personal insights of growing up with a weight problem. A book that touches the heart a novel that we can relate to, a portrayal of what we can all see within ourselves. Terri touches upon feelings that all of us have felt in one-way or another as a child and/or as an adult. The author shows us how parents, family members and friends all play a part in affecting our self esteem, our worth (or lack of) as a child and as a human being. A candid, heartfelt writing, that speaks of the cries within us for something more than food to sustain us. Truth and honesty touch us in this novel as the author shares with us her points of view on life as a child and as an adult who do not meet society's criteria of worthiness. Starr Reina, author of “Cruel Whispers,” and "Cruel Past" www.QueenWriter.com

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