Bulimia: A Guide for Family and Friends

by Roberta Trattner Sherman, Ron A. Thompson

The classic book that offers understanding and a positive approach.Sherman and Thompson answer the questions asked most frequently by the families and friAnds of bulimics. Why do some women become bulimic? What are the medical risks? The authors--both experts on the causes and treatment of eating disorders--have created the first authoritative step-by-step guide to this complex disease. They reveal bulimia's insidious nature including the fact that those who care the most about helping can actually make things worse. Filled with practical information and advice, this essential resource offers hope to millions of bulimics and their loved ones.

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 15, 1990

Reviews

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this up because I thought the way it said bulimia so bold on the cover was funny. But I found this book to be quite informative. I used to have an ED and felt this really helped my understand the disorder from the perspective of my family.