Elena always strives to be perfect. Her grades are perfect, her manners are perfect, and her looks are perfect. She is in total control, especially of what she eats. A voice in her head constantly tells her that food is the enemy and that her size is never small enough. If Elena keeps listening to this voice, she will die. This memoir is the haunting story of a young woman's battle to survive anorexia. You will be horrified as Elena lies about her eating disorder, refuses to acknowledge the dangers of her condition, and is unable to force herself to eat. Even with her family's support and multiple trips to treatment centers and psychologists, she struggles to stop the voice from controlling her actions and view of the world. This beautifully written collaboration between Elena and her mother, author Clare B. Dunkle, brings to life the daily battles of recovering anorexic. It's a story that made me think of all of my loved ones who fight daily with eating disorders. This is an essential read. Highly recommended!
Elena Vanishing by Elena and Clare B. Dunkle
Elena always strives to be perfect. Her grades are perfect, her manners are perfect, and her looks are perfect. She is in total control, especially of what she eats. A voice in her head constantly tells her that food is the enemy and that her size is never small enough. If Elena keeps listening to this voice, she will die. This memoir is the haunting story of a young woman's battle to survive anorexia. You will be horrified as Elena lies about her eating disorder, refuses to acknowledge the dangers of her condition, and is unable to force herself to eat. Even with her family's support and multiple trips to treatment centers and psychologists, she struggles to stop the voice from controlling her actions and view of the world. This beautifully written collaboration between Elena and her mother, author Clare B. Dunkle, brings to life the daily battles of recovering anorexic. It's a story that made me think of all of my loved ones who fight daily with eating disorders. This is an essential read. Highly recommended!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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