When You See Her

Book Review: Barbara Boehm Miller’s When You See Her is one of those character-driven stories you are not likely to forget. The protagonist, Sarah, is a 500 lb. young woman hidden away and trapped in her home with an abusive brother in a small town. When in need of a quick escape, Sarah joins a traveling carnival as the sideshow fat lady. Here she finds a home with a group of Carney people so flawed yet so human. Author Barbara Boehm Miller is a master of building character through actions and interior thought. Miller prefers to write about marginalized characters who are often overlooked in society. Consider putting this book on your reading list.