The Dieter – Susan Sussman

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In The Dieter by Susan Sussman, Barbara Avers—thin, stylish, and seemingly perfect—decides to quit smoking in memory of her best friend. But when she tosses her last pack into Lake Michigan, she finds herself diving headfirst into an unfamiliar world of cravings, calories, and self-discovery. As her weight creeps up, so do her doubts—about her marriage, her image, and who she really is.

With her politician husband distracted by a much thinner campaign manager, and her kids pulling away in embarrassment, Barbara’s carefully curated life begins to unravel. But as she reconnects with her old journalism career and forms unexpected bonds—especially with a sharp-tongued fellow dieter and a gruff crime reporter—Barbara starts to understand that real strength comes from within, not from a number on the scale.

Insightful, witty, and empowering, The Dieter is a heartfelt journey of transformation, body and soul—a reminder that self-worth isn’t measured in pounds.