anorexia nervosa

A comprehensive guide to eating disorders, discussing their causes, symptoms, and solutions.

Eighteen-year-old Lia comes to terms with her best friend's death from anorexia as she struggles with the same disorder.

Eighteen-year-old Lia comes to terms with her best friend's death from anorexia as she struggles with the same disorder.

Two high school girls, one an anorexic poet and the other an obese loner, form an unlikely friendship.

Ellie learns to deal with her self-image as she battles anorexia.

Discusses the medical, physical, cultural, familial, and psychological aspects of anorexia nervosa.

Explores the history of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, discussing their symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

Explores eating disorders trends, body image and eating disorders, the relationship between the media and eating disorders, and strategies to curb eating disorders.

Teens will look into their self-image, not only exploring the ways they see themselves but also how others see them in this straightforward volume. Readers learn about the external influences on self-image and are presented with goal setting strategies for creating behavior that results in a positive frame of mind.

Anna records her struggles with anorexia--which she personifies as Tyranny, her tormentor--in her journal, and describes her efforts to overcome her deadly enemy through strength of character.