Discusses various eating disorders, with an emphasis on anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and tells the stories of people who have suffered from them.
a question and answer book about anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
Erlanger, Ellen
1988
Questions and answers present information about the emotional and psychological motivations, warning signs, symptoms, and dangers of anorexia and bulimia. Includes first-person accounts by women who have suffered from these eating disorders.
When her parents check sixteen-year-old Janie into Golden Slopes to help her recover from her bulimia, she discovers that she must talk about things she has admitted to no one--not even herself.
Explores the truth and misconceptions regarding anorexia nervosa by examining its history, causes, considerations, treatment, and related eating disorders.
Abby Berkowski, a shy twelve-year-old, is thrilled to make friends with Hilary, a top-ranked gymnast who trains at the gym where Abby takes classes, but she faces a difficult decision when she learns Hilary has bulimia and makes her promise not to tell.
Contains nineteen essays that present varying perspectives on anorexia nervosa and bulimia, providing an overview of the diseases, and also discussing causes, symptoms, treatment options, controversies, and personal experiences.
A collection of stories, poems, and first-person accounts that offer an inside view into the world of men and women suffering from anorexia and bulimia, and explore the most effective tactics for helping them.
