I'd Rather Be Short: 100 Reasons Why It's Great to Be Small

By: Becky Murphy

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Synopsis: "5'1 is the new 6'2, and Becky's book proves it."—Kristen Bell Leggy supermodels and pro basketball players be warned: being tall doesn&’t mean you&’re always a step up in life. Graphic designer Becky Murphy is five-foot-nothing and proud to be petite. Sure, sometimes being diminutive gets you the short end of the stick, but there are also plenty of unique advantages to being under 5&’4&”—and Murphy has compiled the 100 best reasons in the delightfully whimsical I&’d Rather Be Short. Illustrated in a charming, quirky style, I&’d Rather Be Short highlights the benefits of being petite, from the sensible to the absurd, including: · You get the best of both worlds: kids&’ meals and cocktail parties · You&’re never expected to help your friends move · Concertgoers usually won&’t hassle you when you shimmy up to the front · You&’re less likely to get struck by lightning · Skirts can be dresses; dresses can be skirts · You&’re just the way you should be Witty and heartwarming, I&’d Rather Be Short is a celebration of self-acceptance—and an instant ego boost to pint-sized ladies everywhere.