Yara Zgheib has written a very moving and well laid out story about the insidious disease, anorexia, in “The Girls At 17 Swann Street.” The lead protagonist, Anna states: “The world around me is obese, half of it. The other half is emaciated. Values are hollow, but meals are dense with high fructose corn syrup. Standards come in doubles, so do portions. The world is overcrowded but lonely. My anorexia keeps me company, comforts me. I can control it, so I choose it.” If you have watched anyone battle with any addiction, you will know that it is, at its core, about control. It’s a momentary high that propels the addicted. I found this book to be very compelling and I wanted Anna to overcome her disease. It’s a heart-breaking story. Another superb debut novel from new author, Yara Zgheib, and another good February read. #psychologicalfiction @stmartinspress #yarazgheib #anorexia #addiction #disease #treatment #book #books #avidreader #reading #read #debutnovel #lindaleereads2019 #bookstagram #bookworm #thegirlsat17swannstreet
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