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The author traces her lifetime struggle with an eating disorder and depression, describing how her size and self-esteen were intertwined, her experiences with support groups and therapy, her education, and the family secrets that haunted her recovery.

A dual autobiography where a father and son discuss their war experiences in Vietnam and how the tragedy of cancer caused byAgent Orange has affected their lives.

Harlan Hawkins, a boy with a passion for baseball, must decide what he really wants from life after being offered a way out of the suburban poverty in which his family has lived since his mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and his father deserted them.

The author provides an account of her struggles with eating disorders throughout high school, college, and adulthood, and discusses how she finally was able to come to grips with the issues that led her to starve her body.

Tells the stories of Vietnam veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, examining the effects of nightmares, flashbacks, and other symptoms on their lives, and discussing how they were able to get help.

Jeff O'Connell, a writer for "Men's Health" magazine, shares details about his fight against type 2 diabetes; reveals the exercises, diet, and supplemental strategies he used to counter the disease; and discusses the consumer behaviors, science, and politics he believes are associated with the rising number of adults diagnosed each year.

Sixteen-year-old Dawn's fear that her leukemia will return interferes with her ability to enjoy life.

Florian feels like he is losing everything, including his cancer patient sister, but after his parents don't pursue him when he decides to go to soccer camp instead of celebrating her birthday, he becomes concerned that something is wrong.

Here is an honest, comprehensive, and inspiring resource for those in recovery from an eating disorder. While there are numerous memoirs available chronicling individual women's struggles with anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders, this is the first book to bring together many people's stories to create a complete and candid picture of the recovery process. The author has brought together firsthand accounts of recovery to create a realistic roadmap for the journey. This book also includes informational sidebars, written by professionals in the field, on topics including treatment options, choosing the right therapist, the pros and cons of medication, how parents and spouses can help, and much more. -- From publisher.