Bright, popular and a star on the rugby pitch, 15 year old Ben had
everything he could want. But then food-loving Ben began to
systematically starve himself. At the same time his urge to
exercise became extreme. In a matter of months Ben lost one quarter
of his bodyweight as he plunged into anorexia nervosa, an illness
that threatened to destroy him.
"Please eat... A mother's struggle to free her teenage son from
anorexia" is his mother's heart-breaking yet inspirational account
of how she watched helplessly as her son transformed into someone
she didn't recognise, physically and mentally. It also describes
how, with the help of his parents and therapist, and through his
own determination, Ben slowly began to recover and re-build his
life.
Read the first 6 chapters free here: http:
//www.anorexiaboy.co.uk/Please_Eat.pdf
""Cancel your plans for the day when you open this book: the
riveting story will have you caring and cheering for a family that
the world needs to meet. If only the world knew the truth told in
this memoir " Laura Collins, Founder of F.E.A.S.T. (Families
Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders) &
Author of Eating with Your Anorexic"
""The world is slowly coming to realise that 'Boys Get Anorexia
Too'. Bev Mattocks writes honestly and from the heart about helping
her teenage son to overcome anorexia. Like ours, this is another
success story of a family working together with friends, school and
clinicians to beat this insidious illness. Many families will find
great comfort from reading this story as well as much needed energy
to fight the eating disorder." Jenny Langley, Author of Boys Get
Anorexia Too"
""An essential read for anyone trying to understand more about
eating disorders in teenage boys. Bev Mattocks describes the story
of her son's anorexia but also provides insight for other families
facing this complex illness in a world where anorexia is still
associated with teenage girls. Totally recommended." Sam Thomas,
Founder, Men Get Eating Disorders Too"
""A powerful, painful account, beautifully written... this book
will benefit parents in reducing isolation and feeling more
powerful when speaking with healthcare providers." Becky Henry,
Founder of Hope Network, LLC & Award Winning Author of Just
Tell Her To Stop: Family Stories of Eating Disorders"
""Bev Mattocks is doing such amazing work empowering other parents
and helping to raise awareness that boys get eating disorders too."
Leah Dean, Executive Director, F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and
Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders)"
""This is a wonderful book. It's quite hard to read because the
story is so painful, but easy to read because of the clarity and
simplicity of style." Gill Todd, RMN MSc, former Clinical Nurse
Leader at the Gerald Russell Eating Disorders Unit, Bethlem &
Maudsley Hospitals, London"
""I have just finished Please eat... and it such a powerful page
turner Bev Mattocks has captured the complexity of her family's
journey so honestly, bravely and with such clarity of writing. It
is a compelling read." Susan Ringwood, Chief Executive, BEAT"
""Please eat... is gut wrenching and touching. It captivated me
and I could hardly breathe as I was reading it. I read the first 6
chapters in one sitting. Bev Mattocks has done such a great job of
bringing her story to us in a vivid and personal way." Parent"
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