Fat Therapist and Other Essays, 2022
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2022
Creator
- Weeks, Julia Rae (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
106 pages (106 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"Fat Therapist and Other Essays investigates Julia Weeks' many points of origin, painting a vast, yet nuanced, portrait of the foundation of her life. A family relic. A slice of cake. The swaying wetlands. A historic landmark. The first four essays take place in southern New Jersey. Each gives a new perspective on Weeks' homeland, depicting what it means to live in and leave New Jersey. The final two essays try to find clarity in other aspects of Weeks' past. One depicts the nature of eating disorders and asks if commiseration is a necessary aspect of recovery. The final piece in the collection is a practice in unbiased reflection. Weeks tries to find meaning in the wreckage of her grandfather's life. Individually, the essays contemplate a single topic. As a collection, they create a threedimensional understanding of how an individual is composed of an endless lives." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing
Physical Description
106 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu