The new novel "Dietland" exposes just how absurd our beauty obsession is through the life of Plum Kettle, a woman who will do anything to become thin. Think Amy Shumer meets feminist Fight Club and you'll be in the right ballpark. Author Sarai Walker and mic.com Senior Editor join Krystal Ball to discuss.June 3, 2015
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