Reviewed by funstm on
If you have any issues with eating and body insecurities - DO NOT READ. I am fairly healthy with my attitude to all this sort of stuff and I found it hard.
This is probably one of those really important reads and people should know more about the issue - but I think there's a way to tackle this sort of thing as well. This book was not only full of triggers but it was also depressing as hell. (show spoiler)[ She DIES! Like all that and she bloody DIES. It's very abrupt. I just thought it would be more about recovery and that. You know, something hopeful and inspiring. I know eating disorders can result in death but it was written in a very confronting manner. On the other hand there's enough triggers in this book that I think most people will find it hard to avoid dangerous thought patterns and frankly will avoid the fact that eating disorders can kill. Anyone with an eating disorder will relapse. I don't have an eating disorder and I found myself considering my eating habits.
A friend has an eating disorder and I read this book with the hope to gain more insight into how I could help. The first step would be to never let her see this book. ]
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