Feeding the Hungry Heart vs Holding Up the Universe: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Obesity, Love
Feeding the Hungry Heart
Abstract: A workshop called "Breaking Free" designed for overweight people (who tend to be compulsive eaters) is described. The workshop's goal is to help people who are uncomfortable with their bodies regardless of…
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Holding Up the Universe
Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed “America’s Fattest Teen.” But no one’s taken the time to look past her weight to get to know who she really is. Following her mom’s death, she’s been picking…
The verdict
- Readers rate Feeding the Hungry Heart highest: Feeding the Hungry Heart 4.0 · Holding Up the Universe 3.7.
- Feeding the Hungry Heart is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 7 for Holding Up the Universe.
- Holding Up the Universe has the widest readership — 147659 ratings behind its score.
- Feeding the Hungry Heart runs the darker storyline; Holding Up the Universe stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Feeding the Hungry Heart
≈ 3h vs 7h for Holding Up the Universe
New to the genre?
Holding Up the Universe
Light vs Moderate for Feeding the Hungry Heart
In the mood for something dark?
Feeding the Hungry Heart
a darker storyline than Holding Up the Universe
Want something lighter?
Holding Up the Universe
an easier tone than Feeding the Hungry Heart
Scores by source
| Feeding the Hungry Heart | Holding Up the Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (911) | 3.7 (147659) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 3.7 (98) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (270) |
Reception
| Feeding the Hungry Heart | Holding Up the Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 911 | 147659 |
| Editions | 9 | 21 |
| Want to read | 1287 | 166774 |
| Reading it now | 26 | 5427 |
| Written reviews | 65 | 13793 |
| Pages | 212 | 400 |