While the fashion industry may still be playing catch-up in terms of inclusivity, Tess Holliday has never asked for permission to take up space – and now she’s putting that mantra into a powerful read. The Tess Holliday Take Up Space book is more than a memoir – it’s a guide, a rallying cry, and a very private glimpse into the life of one of the most unapologetic voices in modern culture. Using humor, honesty, and style, Holliday delivers a message that transcends the runway.
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A brief overview
A Voice for Change
Tess Holliday has built her career pushing back against beauty norms and carving your own path in the world. As a plus-size supermodel, activist, and unapologetic advocate for body positivity, Holliday has seen the highs and lows of public approval. In Take Up Space, she takes a deep dive. In this book, readers will find candid stories about her childhood, her modeling career, and the personal work that gave her resilience to keep going. This is not about her – it is about giving readers the power to stand tall too.
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What to Expect from the Book
The Tess Holliday Take Up Space book blends a personal memoir with advisory workbook. Chapters cover ideas like self-worth, boundaries, and joy in the body – your body and if the media doesn’t agree, you can keep it moving past them. Holliday’s raw storytelling draws in readers who are open about being “too much” or “not enough”. No matter if you are a fan of her modeling or new to her story, this book will generate inspiration, fun, and more than a few moments that feel like a good chat with your best friend.
Fans are encouraged to pre-order their copy to ensure they will be among the first to read Holliday’s empowering words.
Book Tour and Release Details – Tess Holliday Take Up Space Book
Set to hit shelves in just a few weeks, Take Up Space will be celebrated with a series of book signings across the U.S., including:
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Los Angeles, CA – Vroman’s Bookstore – August 26 at 6:00pm
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Nashville, TN – Parnassus Books – September 6 at 6:30pm
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Naperville, IL – Anderson’s Bookshop – September 8 at 7:00pm
Why This Book Matters Now
As we navigate a world of hyper-curated social media images and impossibly unattainable ideals of beauty, we need a voice to remind us that our worth cannot and should not be measured in inches or likes – Holliday’s voice offers an unexpected, refreshing mix of vulnerability and strength that makes her book an excellent time to add more voices of the body positivity movement. It’s a celebration of self love, confidence, and impetus to live unapologetically.
The Tess Holliday Take Up Space book is not intended for her fans alone, it is for anyone who has had enough of limited narratives and is ready to embrace their own authenticity. You can read it from cover to cover or keep it close and pick it up for inspiration on tough days. It is a book that has earned its space on your shelf.
If true transformative stories excite you, keep going – there are so many empowering voices in fashion, activism, and literature. The possibilities for more world-changing conversations are endless!
