- ISBN13: 9780800731359
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
More than five million adolescent girls struggle with eating dis-orders, and more than 80 percent of American women are unhappy with their bodies. Christie Pettit knows these statistics firsthand. As a college student with a tennis scholarship, she found herself eating less and less, compulsively exercising, and spiraling downward in a dangerous battle against anorexia. She was starving–but she didn’t know it. Now with a two-color interior, Empty recounts Ch… More >>
This book is more about recovering than actually going through the anorexia process. I don’t suggest the book if you’re not ready to recover. Although, it occasionally gives out some tips and tricks, it’s just not worth it. I would recommend reading Wasted by Marya Hornbacher or The Best Little Girl in the World if you’re still on your journey to becoming a skinnier you.
Rating: 1 / 5
This is actually her previous book, “Starving,” with a new cover and layout. Misleading info on Amazon.
Rating: 1 / 5
If you want a story or an autobiography as I did than no this is not a goog book. But if you know someone or are domeone who is struggling with anorexia nervosa than this is a good educational and self help book. It contains a strong belief in God which is fine by me. I recommend it for someone who may need help with this topic or may need to help someone else.
Rating: 4 / 5
I have read Christie’s previous book and thought it was excellent. Along comes a second book and it is written at a more teen oriented audience which I believe is a crucial component in looking at the beginnings of eating disorder.
Christie admits early on in her book that she is not sure why she is writing the book. She also explains that her spiritual side has developed from living this disease and that she feels the need to pass along her experiences.
This book is well written, not technical and is a compassionate memoir. She pulls no punches and tells it like it is – does not glamorize the whole eating disorder thing and honestly tries to remember and reflect on the thought patterns as she re-reads some of the entries made in her journal during her struggles.
I loved this book because it is down to earth and is aimed at the generation that needs it the most. Eating Disorders ARE NOT cool –
Buy this book.
Rating: 4 / 5
I could not get into this at all. I had to return it in the end. It just didn’t grab my attention, no matter how hard I tried.
Rating: 1 / 5