The Tale of Timmy Two Chins examines body image, weight issues and gender stereotypes through friendship, family, determination, self-esteem, grief, and peer pressures, including bullying and shaming.
Timmy wants nothing more than to catch the eye of his high school crush. Teased at school for being "Timmy Two Chins," his weight makes him feel unmanly and invisible. A big mistake forces him to take a hard look at himself. Being manly and powerful is not about muscles, Timmy realizes, it begins with appreciating himself and the people around him.—Anonymous
Timmy wanted nothing more than to be the focus of desire of his high school crush. Known around town as Timmy Two Chins, his large size made him feel unmanly, uninteresting and just plain invisible. Recognizing the family and social dynamics at play, Timmy takes a hard look at himself. Being manly and powerful is not about muscles, Timmy realizes, it begins with liking who he is.—Anonymous