well, i read the book "skinny" about a year ago and one of the main characters was anorexic. it was also told through her sister's point of view, so it showed how the disorder affected her family. i thought it was pretty good c:

Goodness, there are many good memoirs out there from varying perspectives of the disorder. THE CAUTION YOU NEED is that MANY are considered highly triggering because they do go into detail about how they let their disorders act out.

Emma Forrest just published her memoir talking about her eating disorder and her self injury episodes; but it's told from the bond she had with her therapist. It's actually a really good read for anyone who doubts you can find a therapist who you can connect with, and who will help you. It's called Your Voice in My Head.

Wasted : A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia by Marya Hornbacher is an incredibly powerful read. She wrote it when she was 23. It's not for the faint of heart, but I do believe it's a strong read everyone should look over. That said, it is incredibly triggering.

Right now I am reading Portia De Rossi's memoir Unbearable Lightness. I admit I walked into it assuming she was just an actress looking to make more money. But it is a very emotional tale of a woman similar to all of us who struggled to find happiness with her life, who she was, and her appearance. Really made me choke on my previous view of the woman.

All very triggering-too detailed. I read self-help books.Beating Ana,Telling ED No,Anorexia Workbook

Life without ed
unbearable lightness

Thanks. I recently read Portia de rossi's book also and I really enjoyed it. I have also read Wasted by Marya Hornbacher.

Life without Ed..... I go back over it because it seems like I learn something new from it..

Wasted by Marya Hornbacher...might be triggering

Another vote for Life Without Ed by Jenni Shaefer. This is the most helpful books about EDs that I ever read.

I'm just wondering how many read medical journals or the medical universities literature about eating disorders and mental illness? There are a lot great articles and case studies that are out there.

Skinny-Ibi Kaslik
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Wintergirls-Laurie Halse Anderson

Both very good books but be careful if you're easily triggered.

I haven't figured out how to get it yet, but one I've heard of is Starved by Nancy Alcorn. It's put out by Mercy Ministries. My issue with getting it is I have yet to find a store that sells it from the store, everywhere I've found it you have to order it online.