A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, & Power Really Look Like

Ashley Graham · Rebecca Paley

May 2017 · HarperCollins

About this eBook

“Graham’s honest new book chronicles the making of a body-positive icon . . . the story behind the success story. Often charming and inspirational.” —Vogue

Voluptuous beauty Ashley Graham has been modeling professionally since the age of thirteen. Discovered at a shopping mall in Nebraska, her stunning face and sexy curves have graced the covers of top magazines, including Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, and she was the first size 14 model to appear on the front of the wildly popular Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. The face of brands such as H&M Studio, she is also a judge for the latest season of America’s Next Top Model. And that’s only the beginning for this extraordinary talent.

A woman who proves that when it comes to beauty, size is just a number, Ashley is the voice for the body positivity movement today and a role model for all women—no matter their individual body type, shape, or weight.

In this collection of insightful, provocative essays illustrated with a dozen photos, Ashley shares her perspective on how ideas around body image are evolving—and how we still have work to do; the fun—and stress—of a career in the fashion world; her life before modeling; and her path to accepting her size without limiting her dreams—defying rigid industry standards and naysayers who told her it couldn’t be done. As she talks about her successes and setbacks, Ashley offers support for every woman coming to terms with who she is, bolsters her self-confidence, and motivates her to be her strongest, healthiest, and most beautiful self.

“Evocative.” —The Cut

“Positive, understanding, and uplifting.” —Booklist

Ratings and reviews

Great book by a wonderful role model. Ashley didn't leave a typical charmed model life growing up, and she doesn't look like your typical stick-thin magazine cover model. But she is every bit as beautiful inside and out, and she has more confidence than most people I know. This book is not only a great read, it's inspiring and teaches a valuable lesson in self-confidence and self-love. Ashley is not just a model on the rise, she's a force to be reckoned with who isn't going away anytime soon. This book comes highly recommended by me, someone who thinks the world would benefit from a few more Ashley Grahams :)

An outstanding book to read to build up confidence and self esteem. Highly recommend. An outstanding book from an an admirable role model:)

Great book! As a fellow curvy girl..Ashley is my role model

About the author

Ashley Graham is a world-renowned model who has been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Elle UK, Style Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Sports Illustrated, and many other publications. She is a body activist who speaks out about body positivity and self-acceptance, particularly for women. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.