description: This compelling story takes us right inside the mind, heart and body of a teen aged girl suffering from Anorexia nervosa, a disorder which is incredibly difficult for both the victim and those close to her to understand, and very complex in its treatment. It tells the story of 15-year-old Tracy and explores the different and shocking ways in which the illness takes over her life. It details her inner struggle and personal torment as she desperately fights the powerful monster that is Anorexia, and the tragic effects this has on her family environment. The book is a fictionalized account of the author's own experiences and has been written to help people to understand the mind of the Anorexic and to cope with behavioral patterns.
language: English
title: Fighting for Life: Anorexia, the Road to Recovery
titlecomplete: Fighting for Life: Anorexia, the Road to Recovery
ratings_count: 7
publisher: Hale & Iremonger