Thick: The Ideal of Beauty, the Social Construction of Perfection, and Their Impacts on Women.

Thick is a documentation of life for women, especially full figured women, living in America. It is a book that examines the measures women can take and have taken to become whole again. Arelia Johnson explores the feminine struggle infusing sociological theory with lived experiences through short stories, poetry, and interviews. The title is a play on the colloquial use of the word "thick" and speaks to creating a life filled with passion, purpose, and perspective.