My Thin Excuse - Understanding, Recognizing, and Overcoming Eating Disorders (Paperback)

The diaries of most young women recount the ups and downs of friendships, school crushes, and first jobs. This real-life journal does all that with a twist that can be a lifesaver. Chronicling her life from ages fifteen to twenty-two, aspiring writer Lisa Messinger captured on paper the evolution of her eating disorder, from its development to its eventual treatment. Interspersed throughout this fascinating story, eating disorder expert Merle Cantor Goldberg provides insights into Lisa's struggle and ultimate victory. Set against the backdrop of the "perfect" middle-class family, Lisa's story tells of her need to excel in school and her budding career on the sets of America's most popular television shows. But Lisa also describes her growing compulsion to record every calorie consumed and every pound gained and lost, as her obsessive behavior took control of her life. While Lisa's journey offers a unique view into the nature of an eating disorder, Ms. Goldberg helps identify the causes and signs of the problem as well as the paths towards recovery. "My Thin Excuse can make that important difference in the lives of all those who suffer from this dangerous disorder.

General

Imprint:	Square One Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Lisa Messinger • Merle Cantor Goldberg
Dimensions:	230 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-7570-0259-5
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Popular medicine > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	0-7570-0259-5
Barcode:	9780757002595

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