You Know, I'm a Size 18 and I've Always Wanted to Read a Book About Heri Don't Kno of Who She Was

Laurie is a size 18. There's a point where she talks about how an x called her sturdy. You're pretty specific about what laurie looks like. Why be so intentional about that with this one? "i'm always trying to write the book that i want to read and that i have always wanted to read"