sooner we . . . confront all of the issues?like food addiction, depression, and sexual abuse?that keep us hurting and hiding, the sooner we can begin to heal. Armstrong's book is an answer to millions of black women's prayers."  ?Meri Nana-Ama Danquah, author, Willow Weep for Me: A Black Woman's Journey Through Depression About the Author Stephanie Covington Armstrong is a playwright and screenwriter who has written for Essence , Mademoiselle , Sassy , and Venice magazines. Her essay on bulima, "Fear and Loathing," is included in the forthcoming Norton anthology The Black Body. She lives in Los Angeles. Not all Black Girls Know How to Eat is a compelling and brutally truthful account. It dismantles many long held stereotypes and myths in the African-American culture by shining a bright light on some of the traditions that are killing us. This book is the first step in a journey to take control of our health, wealth, and well-being. I recommend that families read this together and commit to living a healthier, more honest life style. It's sad that when it comes to health blacks and whites are viewed differently, therefore getting different care and attention. I too had a body image problem when I was a teen as did most of the girls I grew up with - black and white. It's a human issue. Even culturally blacks and whites in the south or of southern origin have a different view on food then those in the north. Also, when