new books!

[fennigerlopez]

Hi! I just bought some new e.d. books and I was wondering if anyone's heard of them or read them?
*Andrea's Voice
*A Very Hungry Girl
*Appetites

I was also considering buying Gaining and Solitaire. Anyone read those?

[lovelyladysarz]

Hola!~

I looked up Andrea's Voice and it looks like it's worth reading. I like that the mother put out the book and included her struggles with grief.

I would read A Very Hungry Girl because the author has fully recovered and has many years of experience (vs. Gaining).

Happy Reading!!

[Millificent]

Andrea's Voice is fantastic, but very intense. I recommend having a box of tissues nearby (though Doris is a friend, so I might have had a stronger reaction than someone who doesn't know her).

I also loved A Very Hungry Girl. Jess is a fun lady and very motivating.

Which Appetites? The one by Caroline Knapp or Geneen Roth? I read Roth's and it really changed my outlook on what recovery. I haven't read Knapp's, but have heard good things about it.

:dragon Millie

[huskerfan]

I read "Appetites" it is an awesome book. It is not your typical ED book. It discusses the social implications of what we deal with along with personal experience.

I also bought two new books this weekend. One of them was just released I think.
"My Thin Excuse" by Lisa Messinger and Merle Cantor Goldberg
"Regaining Your Self" by Ira M. Sacker M.D.

The second author is a coauthor "dying to Be Thin"

Shelly

[Millificent]

Shelly, which Appetites did you read? There are two books with that title (different authors).
I'll be interested in hearing what you think of My Thin Excuse, since I gave a presentation with Merri Goldberg during Awareness Week. I haven't read it yet.

My roommate just finished Regaining Your Self. She said it was interesting and thinks it would be a good book for parents to read, to understand more about the mind and personality of someone with an ED.

:dragon Millie

[fennigerlopez]

I'll have to read My Thin Excuse. I've never heard of it! Also has anyone read Slim to None? I'm reading it right now. It's pretty intense, but I like it.

[huskerfan]

I read the Appetites by Caroline Knapp.

I have read about half of "Regaining Your Self". I agree it would be a good book for parents or family members to read. I have also so far found it enlightening and introspective in some ways.

[lovelyladysarz]

I've read Slim to None. It is one of the most heartbreaking books I've read. The woman basically gave up. I wouldn't read it if you believe that there's no hope for recovery.