Lucky Duck Books
2 total works
`The book is easy to read and deals with the issue of eating disorders in a matter of fact style, offering sensible advice′ - Educational Psychology in Practice
`A book to recommend to any young person to increase understanding, as well as to sufferers, their families and friends′ - Times Educational Supplement
WINNER OF TES/NASEN BEST ACADEMIC BOOK AWARD 2002
Running on Empty is a fictional work about three teenage girls who have some eating problems. Anna Paterson, who runs a support Internet service, has drawn on her extensive experience to explore the different effects on each girl. She describes the difficulties they face as secrets are disclosed and treatment is embarked upon.
Anna′s hope is that young people who suffer from an eating disorder anorexia, bulimia or bingeing will recognise the condition, feel safer talking to someone and that the stories will provide a means of support. It is also a useful book for peers who are free of eating difficulties but who can gain insight and compassion from the book. An essential teenage read.
This is Anna′s third book about eating disorders.
`Anna has written a very descriptive book of her feeling and the difficult times she went through as she struggled with anorexia. The book gives advice, recovery ideas and encouragement for those who suffer eating disorders' - International Woman
`I enjoyed her style of writing and would certainly recommend this book to anyone interested in eating disorders' - Signpost
`Provides a valuable insight into how a young person with an eating disorder thinks and feels' - Contact a Family
`The style is clear and engaging and ought to reach young people who are experiencing difficulties. The level of information contained would be of equal value to the families of these young people in helping them understand the emotions of their loved ones' - Educational Psychology
Looking in the bathroom mirror for the first time since my illness had begun, I saw how I really looked. I was a walking skeleton, with my skin stretched tight over my bones. My face had become a skull, and when I smiled, it looked like I was wearing a horror mask.
Anna has suffered a serious eating disorder and, more importantly, she has recovered!
In this book she provides the reader with:
" a moving account of her experiences
" information about eating disorders
" a plan for recovery
" HOPE.
The book is intended for young people and their families, and all those who care for children at risk.