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Lauren Greenfield

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How I Live Now

Meg Rosoff

To get away from her pregnant stepmother in New York City, fifteen-year-old Daisy goes to England to stay with her aunt and cousins, with whom she instantly bonds, but soon war breaks out and rips apa

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How I Live Now

Meg Rosoff

To get away from her pregnant stepmother in New York City, fifteen-year-old Daisy goes to England to stay with her aunt and cousins, with whom she instantly bonds, but soon war breaks out and rips apa

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Teens with Eating Disorders

Gail Stewart

Profiles four teenagers with eating disorders, discussing their problems, therapy, and ways in which they have dealt with their food obsession with varying degrees of success.

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Everything You Need to Know About Eating Disorders

Rachel Kubersky

Discusses eating disorders, the role of food in our lives, and how to stay healthy physically and mentally.

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Anorexia and Bulimia

Paul R. Robbins

Explores the history of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, discussing their symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

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Life in the Fat Lane

Cherie Bennett

Sixteen-year-old Lara, winner of beauty pageants and Homecoming Queen, is distressed and bewildered when she starts gaining weight and becomes overweight.

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Homesick

Jenny Lauren

Jenny Lauren shares the story of her experiences after she developed an eating disorder as an aspiring young dancer which eventually caused her small intestine to herniate, and discusses her path to h

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Insatiable

Eve Eliot

Recounts the experiences of four high school girls whose feelings of shame, fear, and confusion compelled them to use or refuse food in misguided attempts to feel safe and in control of their lives.

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Eating Disorders

Diane Yancey

Describes eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating and discusses the causes, warning signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

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