Wow! This book was extremely powerful. Never have I read something so captivating while opening my eyes to the mental illness that drives eating disorders. This is one of the best books I've read thus far on this topic.
17 Swann Street takes on body image, the media, stereotypes and anxiety among other things. This book so delicately captures the thoughts of a patient suffering from anorexia. Her life before the disease and during the treatment are captured within the pages of this book's prose.
Not only with this book help the reader to understand the mental illness that are eating disorders, but provides insights into the suffering of family members and the scary, yet real parts of the disease. Every day those suffering have to make the hard, difficult, yet deliberate choice to fight.
*Disclaimer: A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.
17 Swann Street takes on body image, the media, stereotypes and anxiety among other things. This book so delicately captures the thoughts of a patient suffering from anorexia. Her life before the disease and during the treatment are captured within the pages of this book's prose.
Not only with this book help the reader to understand the mental illness that are eating disorders, but provides insights into the suffering of family members and the scary, yet real parts of the disease. Every day those suffering have to make the hard, difficult, yet deliberate choice to fight.
*Disclaimer: A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.