num_pages: 264
description: Kara knew she could reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. She had done it once before. Thats why when she failed in a second attempt it brought her so low. Struggling with a food addiction and looking for ways to cope with feelings of failure and shame Kara ballooned to 360 pounds. Deep in her personal gorge Kara realized the only way out was up. She resolved to climb the mountain again  and this time she would reach the summit without waiting for her plus-sized status to disappear.Gorge: My 300-Pound Journey Up Kilimanjaro is the raw story of Karas ascent from the depths of self-doubt to the top of the world. Her difficult but inspiring trek speaks to every woman who has struggled with her self-image or felt that food was controlling her life. Honest and unforgettable Karas journey is one of intense passion endurance and self-acceptance. In Gorge Kara shows that big women can do big things.
language: English
title: Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds
publisher: Seal Press