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ISBN: 0-7570-0259-5
Length: 224 Pages
Size: 6 X
9-inch
Format: Quality Paperback
Category: Health / Eating Disorders
Price: $14.95
US / $22.50 CAN
Availability:
In Print
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The diaries of most young women recount the
ups and downs of friendships, school, crushes, and first jobs. This
real-life journal does all that with a twist that can be a lifesaver.
Chronicling her life from ages fifteen to twenty-two, aspiring writer
Lisa Messinger captured on paper the evolution of her eating disorder,
from its development--before she even knew what it was--to its eventual
treatment. Interspersed throughout this fascinating story, eating
disorder expert Merle Cantor Goldberg provides insights into Lisa's
struggle and ultimate victory.
Set against the backdrop of the "perfect" middle-class
family, Lisa's story tells of her need to excel in school, her boyfriends,
her college life, and her budding career on the sets of America's
most popular television shows. But Lisa also describes her growing
compulsion to record every calorie consumed, every measurement taken,
and every pound gained and lost, as her obsessive behavior took
control of her life.
While Lisa's real-life journey offers a unique
view into the subtle and seductive nature of an eating disorder,
Ms. Goldberg's invaluable additions help identify the causes and
signs of the problem as well as the paths available towards recovery.
My Thin Excuse can make that important difference
in the lives of all those who suffer from this dangerous disorder.
Lisa
Messenger received her degree in journalism from the University
of Southern California. Beginning as a health/nutrition/food reporter,
Lisa wrote for a number of prominent news groups, including the
Los Angeles Times Syndicate. Today, Lisa is a nationally syndicated
columnist and journalist whose columns are distributed through Copley
News Service to over 700 newspapers throughout North America. A
recipient of several national writing awards, Lisa is also the best-selling
author of seven health, nutrition, and food books. As a popular
speaker, Lisa lectures on eating disorders around the country and
has appeared on numerous television and radio programs.
Merle
Cantor Goldberg, LCSW received a diplomate in clinical social
work from the University of Maryland, and has specialized in treating
eating disorders for over thirty-five years. Over this period, she
has served as a training leader for the International Association
of Eating Disorders. Currently the Executive Director of Associates
in Psychotherapy, she has appeared on many radio and television
shows and is a highly sought-after lecturer. Ms. Goldberg's articles
have been published in numerous newspapers and magazines, and she
is the co-author of Weight Loss Surgery and The Human
Circle.
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