26 year old Anna was a ballet dancer until her life was taken over by a terrible disease called anorexia. Not only did she lose her appetite, but also her zest for life. As a last ditch effort to regain her life and identity, she and her husband, Matthias, agree that she should check herself into the treatment center at 17 Swann Street. There, she begins the arduous process of relearning how to eat, while attending therapy and finding comfort in the support and camaraderie of her fellow residents.
"Anorexia or Anna. Anorexia or Anna, except... I no longer know how to live without anorexia. I do not know who I am without it."
Will Anna be able to recover physically and emotionally? Will her husband remain supportive? Read this gut wrenching debut inspired by the author's own experience to find out! This book provided an inside look at the treatment for anorexia, as well as a glimpse into the psyche and thoughts of an anorexic. It's impossible not to feel empathy for Anna, and I loved how supportive the women were of each other, providing little bits of kindness to each other throughout the painful days of recovery.
Location: St Louis, Missouri
I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
"Anorexia or Anna. Anorexia or Anna, except... I no longer know how to live without anorexia. I do not know who I am without it."
Will Anna be able to recover physically and emotionally? Will her husband remain supportive? Read this gut wrenching debut inspired by the author's own experience to find out! This book provided an inside look at the treatment for anorexia, as well as a glimpse into the psyche and thoughts of an anorexic. It's impossible not to feel empathy for Anna, and I loved how supportive the women were of each other, providing little bits of kindness to each other throughout the painful days of recovery.
Location: St Louis, Missouri
I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.