Running Free

A book review of Running Free: My Battle With Anorexia by Rebecca Quinlan Stars: ***** SRL Publishing (2022)Eating Disorders330 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: From Olympic hopeful to hours away from death, a harrowing yet inspirational true story of… Read More »

First Bite

A book review of First Bite: How We Learn to Eat by Bee Wilson Stars: ***** Basic Books (2015)History>Food or Food Science352 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: We are not born knowing what to eat; as omnivores it is something we each have to figure out for ourselves. From childhood onward, we… Read More »

The Skeleton Cupboard

A book review of The Skeleton Cupboard: The Making of of a Clinical Psychologist by Tanya Byron Stars: **** Flatiron Books (2015)Memoir/Psychology320 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The gripping, unforgettable, and deeply affecting story of a young clinical psychologist learning how she can best help her patients, The Skeleton Cupboard is a riveting and… Read More »

Never Fight Alone

A book review of Never Fight Alone: 51 Inspiring Interviews to Help Teens Overcome Their Struggles & Improve Their Mental Health by Shelomo Solson Stars: ***** Self Published (2020)Teen Mental Health306 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Teenagers today are… Read More »

Saving Sara

A book review of Saving Sara: A Memoir of Food Addiction by Sara Somers Stars: **** She Writes Press (2020)Self-Help261 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: For nearly fifty years, Sara Somers suffered from untreated food addiction. In this brutally… Read More »

Nourishing Your Daughter

Nourishing Your Daughter: Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food and Her Body by Carol Beck Stars: **** Berkley Publishing Group (2001) Parenting/Eating Disorders 224 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A nutrition therapist presents a sensible guide for parents on how to help their daughters avoid eating disorders, introducing a series… Read More »