eating disorders

Eleven-year-old Alice is unwilling to return to live with her alcoholic mother and her stern stepfather, so she refuses to eat to the point of slowly starving herself, in order to remain in the hospital.

Sixteen-year-old Loann admires and envies her older sister Claire's strength, popularity, and beauty, but as Loann begins to open up to new possibilities in herself, she discovers that Claire's all-consuming quest for perfection comes at a dangerous price.

Ellie becomes anorexic after being bullied at school and at home and must learn to resist the voice of anorexia and accept and understand the reasons for her low self-esteem.

When sixteen-year-old Daly Flanagan's dance scholarship is in jeopardy, she decides to go on a dangerous diet.

Lottie, annoyed with her mother and wanting to do something naughty, decides to eat only bread and cheese, and it is not long before she begins to turn into a mouse.

Describes several eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia, their causes, and their impact on those suffering from these problems; includes a brief profile of Cathy Rigby and her experience with eating disorders.

Sheryle Cruse provides an account of her struggles with bulimia and anorexia, and discusses how a Bible story opened her eyes to the self-destructive course she was on and helped her realize she was loved and valued by God.

Introduces teens to the issues surrounding exercise addiction, explaining what it is, how it starts, what the physical and emotional dangers are, and other related topics.

An illustrated guide to understanding eating disorders, with advice on getting help and changing lifestyles.