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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
What Took You so Long? May 20, 2008
By Jennifer Coissiere "The Tough Critic"
"The Tough Critic"
As teenagers, most little girls will keep a diary of some kind, but when they are chronicling their whole life it is not to eventually share, it is to get it off their mind and chest. Leola Stafford shared with the world the diary of Nola Bradford, a woman searching for her life's purpose all the while making the wrong decisions. The Diary of a Mad Fat Woman...Complete Again shows one woman's determination to make a change.
The Diary of a Mad Fat Woman by Leola Stafford is a series of journal entries over the course of many years telling a tale of low self-esteem, constantly making wrong decisions, being overweight and complaining, loving the wrong people too much and the right ones not nearly enough, and finally accepting the only help that would bring her to the next level in her life. Nola, an uneducated, mother of five, and desperately seeking love in all the wrong places tries to find herself. Life was never easy for Nola; her mother was not really a mother and once the only person who showed her any love died, life got worse for her. Her family was comprised of drug addicts, thieves and murderers.
With no proper role models, no one to teach her to respect herself first, Nola was failing miserably at being a mother. She chose a man who had his own addiction over her precious children; the man who stole the few things they had to get his next hit. Would Nola ever look to God for the answers she prayed for every day? Or would she continue to pray for salvation, but turn her head every time God made a way?
The Diary of a Mad Fat Woman...Complete Again by Leola Stafford is a sad look at what African American women or any woman with low self-esteem and no self-respect would sacrifice to find love. However, the sense of determination was eminent throughout. When Nola finally realized she had to depend on God to make a change, positive things began to happen. Aside from the author's need to address the reader, explaining things that should not be explained, the editing needed to be a bit more polished. In the current condition, I cannot comfortably recommend this book. However if you can look past the errors and see to the core of one woman's quest, this is the book for you.
Jennifer Coissiere
APOOO BookClub
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Not Impressed Jul 15, 2009
By Gloria J. Trott
I brought this book without a pre-read. It was a waste of money! I am a big woman. Never in my life have I read such 'trash and self degrading' remarks of ones self. Whether she is the actual person or a fictional person, the author does not write for me and a lot of other women like me. While I don't like my weight, I have no problem being happy in who I am. The profanity and general crude conversation put a sour taste in my mouth. I flipped to the ending, only to find out that character found 'Christ' He should have been her first source of frustration with herself, men and others. I would never recommend this book to anyone. I threw the trash in the trash.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Honest May 10, 2008
By L. Charles
This novel is very honest and complete. Leola Stafford's book is not a unique story, but she adds a touch of genious that puts her story above many. Anyone with any struggle should read Diary Of A Mad Fat Woman. It will show you how to get through your challenges of everyday life, conquer your demons and become the strong person that you want to be. I truly applaude this author for her boldness and the generosity to share her diary with others. It will surely help those who seem lost find their way.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Funny, Entertaining, Excellent read Apr 27, 2008
By R. Billings
"Reader4Life!"
Very interesting! I could totally relate to the lead character in this book. I have either been through the same things in my life or have friends I've witnessed go through it. Plus, we all have a few family members who grate on our last nerve and have those "special" occupations that don't draw a W2. We just don't talk about them. This book was very funny and down to earth. One minute I am applauding the lead character and the next minute I want to strangle her for her foolish decisions. I experienced a whole range of emotions throughout the book and by the end I was totally rooting for the lead character and her kids to be victorious.
Is this a real person??? Oct 22, 2008
By Mz. Jeannie
"M. J."
If the author is basing this book on her or, someone's real life, I am amazed at this individuals lack of strength and self worth. Her story is laid bare( including all the juicy sexual details) Not for children to read. She seems to overcome her pitfalls, but after going back over and over and over again to the "crackhead" boyfriend that was her nemesis. There are many Black women who have had similar beginnings, but have flourished due to a strong will of self-survival! Stories such as this type just strengthen the stereotype that us Black women are trying to squelch! Read if there are just no other alternatives...
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