Carrie Arnold [the author] developed anorexia as an adolescent and nearly lost her life to the disease. In [this book], she tells the story of her descent into anorexia, how and why she fell victim to this mysterious illness, and how she was able to seek help and recover after y…
This book provides a first-hand account of what it is like to experience an eating disorder. It also guides adolescents through what to expect during recovery from an eating disorder. Provides tips for everyday survival in the real world and a broader view to help stay on the ro…
Carrie Arnold chronicles her battle with anorexia, describing how she overcame the disease after nearly losing her life and how she has tried to help others suffering from eating disorders overcome their own eating and body image issues.
More than simple cases of dieting gone awry, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are among the most fatal of mental illnesses, responsible for more deaths each year than any other psychiatric disorder. These illnesses afflict millions of young people, especially women,…