Diary of an Anorexic Girl

A painful, honest account of a real anorexic's struggle with the disease that should be read by parents of eating disordered children and their therapists. I highly recommend it, especially for the frightening number of young women who are "wannabe" anorexics. THIS IS WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU, AND IT ISN'T WORTH IT.

I read this book a year ago and by far it is one of my most favorites. Over a time period of four years i was anorexic and to see that i was not the only only one and that someone has had it a lot worse than me shows that i can make it. I recommemnd this book to all teenage girls everywhere. Even if they are not anorexic or do not think they have a weight problem it will make them understand how t help people around them who are!

After reading Lori Gottlieb's STICK FIGURE: A DIARY OF MY FORMER SELF, I didn't think I'd find another collection of diaries that spoke about anorexia with such honesty and compassion. I've struggled with anorexia, and both books (STICK FIGURE and this one) have been by my bedside because I find it helpful and comforting to read parts of them over and over. I strongly recommend both books for not just anorexics, but for families and friends who truly want to understand the experience and what they can do to help.

My friend asked for this book as a birthday present. When I went to buy it, I read the back and wanted to read it for myself. I ended up reading the whole book (after I gave it to my friend) within 2 and a half hours. This book was definantly a page turner. I have known people (my grandma and my mother) that were anorexic, and they have read it as well, and liked it. The story line seems very real. It's a definant must read!

Definitely one of the best books I've read. I've been through anorexia myself, so I could really relate to it. It also kind of helped me, in a way. Morgan is a wonderful writer. I have re-read the book twice and have enjoyed it every time! I lent it to my friend who also struggled with anorexia, and she feels the same way about the book as I do. Definitely a great buy.