Skinny Bitch
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Rory Freedman, Kim Barnouin |
| Products | Diet guide books |
Skinny Bitch is a diet guide authored by former modeling agent Rory Freedman and ex-model Kim Barnouin.
Although initial sales were modest, the book exceeded expectations, achieving bestseller status in the United Kingdom by May 2007 and in the United States by July of the same year, more than 18 months after its 2005 publication, which began with a print run of 10,000 copies. It also saw strong sales performance in Canada.
Content
This book advocates for a strict vegan lifestyle and discusses topics such as factory farming and animal cruelty. In addition to promoting veganism, it recommends steering clear of smoking, alcohol, caffeine, chemical additives like aspartame, and refined sugar. Many of the references used are predominantly sourced from vegan-oriented websites.
Reaction
The response to the book was varied. According to The New York Times, a retailer described it as "the most entertaining diet book" they had ever stocked, noting its robust sales. A bookseller attributed its popularity to its witty, chick-lit tone and the appealing image of its authors.
On the other hand, author A. Breeze Harper, known for Sistah Vegan, criticized the book for failing to address racial and socioeconomic obstacles to adopting veganism and challenged its suggestion that women’s dietary issues are due to lack of effort.
Sequels
The brand expanded with additional titles such as the cookbooks Skinny Bitch in the Kitch (2007) and Skinny Bitch Ultimate Everyday Cookbook (2010), thereby extending its product offerings and consumer base.