Distorted
Subtitle: How a Mother and Daughter Unraveled the Truth, the Lies, and the Realities of an Eating Disorder
Publisher: HCI
Published: February 8, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780757305948
Subjects: Coping with eating disorders; Eating Disorders - General; Personal Memoirs; Self-Help / Eating Disorders; Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings; Self-Help; Biography; Bulimia; Eating disorders in adolescence; Patients; United States
Description: 'Through their gripping dual narrative, Lorri and Taryn Benson take turns chronicling their unique perceptions of events once Taryn was caught in the act of her first purge. With unflinching frankness, they reveal the deceit, the guilt, the shame, and the manipulations that are inherent in this enigmatic disease, unveiling the true picture of what happens to the family dynamic once an eating disorder takes hold. Much more than a cautionary tale, Distorted illustrates the psychological factors that underline the beginning and spread of the disease, the successful and unsuccessful therapies, and the consequences the disease had on themselves and their family. Triumphantly, the two women share what was ultimately needed to bring the truth to light, providing guidance for anyone struggling with or affected by an eating disorder. Their two stories--woven together as one powerful beacon of hope--will offer insight and comfort to families, spouses, and loved ones who feel helpless and alone.'- from back cover.