Eating my feelings

Eating my feelings

by Mark Rosenberg

Browse books you can read free on Readfeed

No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one

1 readers worldwide want to read this book

Start a club free
About
"Mark Rosenberg has had more ups and downs with his weight than Oprah--but unlike Oprah, no one gives a sh*t. Coming of age very outrageously as an overweight, soon-to-be gay kid, he learns to relate to others by way of his beloved Melrose Place and Clueless--which serves him well when exiled to fat camp and faced with an opportunity to bribe an adulterous counselor or poison his stepmother by birthday cake--and thinks nothing of dressing as Homey the Clown (in blackface) for Halloween. This sets him up for adulthood in the image-obsessed world of gay men in New York City, where he hires personal trainers he wants to sleep with, applies an X-rated twist to Julie & Julia in an attempt to reach blogger stardom, and has an imaginary relationship with the man on the P90X workout infomercials that becomes a little bit too real. Hilarious, heartwarming (as if), and especially scandalous, Eating My Feelings leaves no stone unturned and no piece of red velvet cake uneaten" -- Publisher description.

Discussion questions for Eating my feelings

Bring these to your book club — or discuss them with readers on Readfeed.

  1. 1

    How does Mark use pop culture touchstones like Melrose Place and Clueless to navigate his adolescence, and what role do media and television play in shaping our understanding of our identities when we feel like outsiders?

  2. 2

    The memoir explores the intersection of being a gay man in New York City and struggling with body image in an image-obsessed culture; in what ways does the LGBTQ+ community uniquely pressure its members regarding physical appearance, and how does Mark confront or succumb to these standards?

  3. 3

    Mark’s use of humor is a defining feature of the book, often acting as a shield during painful or vulnerable moments. How does comedy function as both a survival mechanism and a barrier to genuine intimacy throughout his story?

Discuss Eating my feelings with other readers

Join or start a book club for Eating my feelings on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a book club for Eating my feelings?

Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with Eating my feelings as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.

Can I discuss Eating my feelings with other readers online?

Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about Eating my feelings with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Is Readfeed free?

Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.