In Roxane Gay's memoir "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body," she explores the complexities of her personal struggles with body image and self-acceptance. She reflects on her feelings of inadequacy and the harsh reality that her understanding of happiness seems limited. This realization leads her to question why she remains stagnant despite her unhappiness, prompting a deep internal dialogue about change and strength.

Gay frequently confronts herself in the mirror, asking profound questions that challenge her to reflect on her choices and the barriers preventing her from pursuing a better life. Her struggle encapsulates a universal search for empowerment, as she grapples with the connection between her body, her mind, and her capacity to seek fulfillment and happiness.