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Dying to Be Thin: Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia--A Practical, Lifesaving Guide
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, August 1987.
Binding: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 0446384178
An updated edition of the essential guide by two prominent eating disorder specialists. In a society that favors a slim body image, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are an ongoing risk--and not only for teenage girls. Written by two experts in the field, this authoritative, compassionate guide gives families, friends, and sufferers the help they need, covering: How people get hooked on the binge-purge cycle
The invisible causes of eating disorders
The medical effects of anorexia and bulimia
Why eating disorders can be missed by parents, teachers, and friends
How to heal through both self-help and professional help "Lively, inspirational, and full of firsthand accounts." --Shape.
Price: $7.50
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