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"Shaw, who has battled anorexia herself, spins Maddie’s treatment—as she progresses from delusions to tough realizations—into an absorbing psychological drama…Through clear and unflinching storytelling, Shaw takes her readers deep into the labyrinthine psyche of a young girl battling an eating disorder." (Quill & Quire2009-09-01)"A book aimed at young adults with a positive message,thinandbeautiful.comwill hopefully get through the heads of troubled young women."(Midwest Book Review2009-10-01)"Realistic in detailing how an individual can travel from wanting to lose a few pounds to becoming quite ill...By the end of the novel, the reader is left with a feeling of hope...Good for teenagers who are trying to recover from an eating disorder, who have had a friend with an eating disorder or who are looking for an interesting story about a common teen issue." (Resource Links2009-10-01)"A brave book that succeeds in both being a compelling read and a great tool to spark a dialogue among teens around beauty, media pressure and the effects it has on us all." (Resource Links2009-10-01)"Particularly informative and inspirational for teens dealing with low self-esteem and eating disorders. This book would be an excellent addition to a young adult fiction collection. Recommended." (Library Media Connection2010-03-01)