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A to Z of Eating Disorders
Are you worried about your food intake? Do you weigh yourself most days and feel guilty if you gain half a pound? Do strict rules dominate your mealtimes and life, just so you can feel more in control?
The A to Z of Eating Disorders is a road map for anyone who wants a way out of the bewildering world of disordered eating and body-image anxiety.
From anorexia, bingeing and clean eating, to social media, yo-yo dieting and size zero, this book explores these complex conditions from a range of angles, offering valuable insights and hope.
In this inspiring, impeccably researched book, renowned writer and broadcaster Emma Woolf says, 'Eating disorders cause untold misery and can affect anyone at any time of life. As someone who has lived through anorexia and recovery, I receive emails every day from those desperate for guidance. The A to Z of Eating Disorders helps to demystify disordered eating and sets you back on the path to a happy, healthy relationship with food.'
'Detailed but to the point, Emma Woolf provides insight, wisdom and practical solutions: The A to Z of Eating Disorders is a must-have for anyone with or caring for someone with an eating disorder.' Renee McGregor, performance and clinical dietitian
The A to Z of Eating Disorders is a road map for anyone who wants a way out of the bewildering world of disordered eating and body-image anxiety.
From anorexia, bingeing and clean eating, to social media, yo-yo dieting and size zero, this book explores these complex conditions from a range of angles, offering valuable insights and hope.
In this inspiring, impeccably researched book, renowned writer and broadcaster Emma Woolf says, 'Eating disorders cause untold misery and can affect anyone at any time of life. As someone who has lived through anorexia and recovery, I receive emails every day from those desperate for guidance. The A to Z of Eating Disorders helps to demystify disordered eating and sets you back on the path to a happy, healthy relationship with food.'
'Detailed but to the point, Emma Woolf provides insight, wisdom and practical solutions: The A to Z of Eating Disorders is a must-have for anyone with or caring for someone with an eating disorder.' Renee McGregor, performance and clinical dietitian
224 pages, Paperback
Published September 21, 2017
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October 9, 2017
E is for extremes
A is for alexythymia
T is for teeth
I is for insula
N is for neuroscience
G is for gastrointestinal complications
D is for dishonesty
I is also for impromptu
S is for selenium
O is for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
R is for recovery
D is also for deprivation
E is also for emotional eating
R is also for refeeding
S is also for set point theory
S is also for self-compassion
U is for urination
C is for carbohydrates
K is for Key's classic study
In The A to Z of Eating Disorders Emma Woolf tackles the whole alphabet, including those pesky consonants Q (quinoa), X (xerophagy) and Z (zinc). Using personal experience along with recent neurological discoveries and the changes to classifications in the DSM-5, Emma's dictionary takes a whole body approach to explaining risk factors, along with the experience of and recovery from eating disorders.
Covering topics focusing on physical, psychological, neurological, social, emotional, mental, behavioural and societal issues surrounding these disorders, this is a helpful tool for those wanting to learn more about eating disorders or those experiencing them firsthand.
Naturally, there is no substitute available for professional advice and supervision but this book provides useful supplementary information and guidance.
Having said that, I personally know that books can benefit someone with an eating disorder greatly. While it didn't cure my eating disorder a young adult novel (before the genre existed) was the catalyst that stopped me vomiting after eating. It was 1993 when I read about oesophageal tears for the first time and became so terrified of them I stopped that behaviour immediately. If anyone is interested that lifesaving book was Please Don't Go by Katherine Applegate and I originally found it at my local library. Yay libraries! I've since bought my own copy and will never part with it.
I've read many books about eating disorders since they came into my life 25 years ago (geez, that makes me feel old!) but I learned a lot personally from reading Emma's book. I really nerded out during the explanations of how different vitamins impact on the brain's functions. Some complex ideas are explained in ways that are accessible to those without scientific backgrounds.
I never realised that the brain uses 50% of the body's blood sugar, even when you're at rest and that fat makes up 60% of the dry weight of the brain. Just those two points explain so much about the behaviour and thought patterns of people with food starved brains.
I wasn't aware of the correlation between disordered eating and hoarding tendencies, although given the similarities in traits between the two it shouldn't have been a surprise. It also turns out there are many "rexia's" I'd never heard of including bigorexia, drunkorexia, orthorexia and pathorexia, along with terms like Veganuary and Flexitarianism. I guess I've been away from social media just about the right length of time if I'm becoming out of touch with the social world.
I found this book's no nonsense approach to be refreshing. It encourages accountability and taking steps to help yourself along with obtaining much needed support from professionals. It provides empowerment rather than condescension, hope rather than condemnation, and talks to rather than at you.
I loved the explanation of the role of control in eating disorders. Those with anorexia in particular can feel that their lives are out of control and the only thing they can control is food - what they eat, when they eat and how much they restrict, but in fact this is an illusion. Emma made a 💡 lightbulb moment 💡 point for me, that it's actually the eating disorder that controls you, not the other way around.
I don't personally believe the superfood hype so to read that Popeye was right made my heart sing. 🎶 Spinach is more nutritious than kale! 🎶 I detest kale!
My small gripe with this book is the lack of references. The author will say that "studies have shown..." but doesn't back her statement up with citations which could diminish the credibility of these claims in the eyes of the reader. So unfortunately I can't tell you the details of the studies that debunk kale, but I want to believe!
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley (thank you so much to NetGalley and Sheldon Press for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback. I'm definitely interested in reading more from this author.
A is for alexythymia
T is for teeth
I is for insula
N is for neuroscience
G is for gastrointestinal complications
D is for dishonesty
I is also for impromptu
S is for selenium
O is for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
R is for recovery
D is also for deprivation
E is also for emotional eating
R is also for refeeding
S is also for set point theory
S is also for self-compassion
U is for urination
C is for carbohydrates
K is for Key's classic study
In The A to Z of Eating Disorders Emma Woolf tackles the whole alphabet, including those pesky consonants Q (quinoa), X (xerophagy) and Z (zinc). Using personal experience along with recent neurological discoveries and the changes to classifications in the DSM-5, Emma's dictionary takes a whole body approach to explaining risk factors, along with the experience of and recovery from eating disorders.
Covering topics focusing on physical, psychological, neurological, social, emotional, mental, behavioural and societal issues surrounding these disorders, this is a helpful tool for those wanting to learn more about eating disorders or those experiencing them firsthand.
Naturally, there is no substitute available for professional advice and supervision but this book provides useful supplementary information and guidance.
Having said that, I personally know that books can benefit someone with an eating disorder greatly. While it didn't cure my eating disorder a young adult novel (before the genre existed) was the catalyst that stopped me vomiting after eating. It was 1993 when I read about oesophageal tears for the first time and became so terrified of them I stopped that behaviour immediately. If anyone is interested that lifesaving book was Please Don't Go by Katherine Applegate and I originally found it at my local library. Yay libraries! I've since bought my own copy and will never part with it.
I've read many books about eating disorders since they came into my life 25 years ago (geez, that makes me feel old!) but I learned a lot personally from reading Emma's book. I really nerded out during the explanations of how different vitamins impact on the brain's functions. Some complex ideas are explained in ways that are accessible to those without scientific backgrounds.
I never realised that the brain uses 50% of the body's blood sugar, even when you're at rest and that fat makes up 60% of the dry weight of the brain. Just those two points explain so much about the behaviour and thought patterns of people with food starved brains.
I wasn't aware of the correlation between disordered eating and hoarding tendencies, although given the similarities in traits between the two it shouldn't have been a surprise. It also turns out there are many "rexia's" I'd never heard of including bigorexia, drunkorexia, orthorexia and pathorexia, along with terms like Veganuary and Flexitarianism. I guess I've been away from social media just about the right length of time if I'm becoming out of touch with the social world.
I found this book's no nonsense approach to be refreshing. It encourages accountability and taking steps to help yourself along with obtaining much needed support from professionals. It provides empowerment rather than condescension, hope rather than condemnation, and talks to rather than at you.
I loved the explanation of the role of control in eating disorders. Those with anorexia in particular can feel that their lives are out of control and the only thing they can control is food - what they eat, when they eat and how much they restrict, but in fact this is an illusion. Emma made a 💡 lightbulb moment 💡 point for me, that it's actually the eating disorder that controls you, not the other way around.
I don't personally believe the superfood hype so to read that Popeye was right made my heart sing. 🎶 Spinach is more nutritious than kale! 🎶 I detest kale!
My small gripe with this book is the lack of references. The author will say that "studies have shown..." but doesn't back her statement up with citations which could diminish the credibility of these claims in the eyes of the reader. So unfortunately I can't tell you the details of the studies that debunk kale, but I want to believe!
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley (thank you so much to NetGalley and Sheldon Press for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback. I'm definitely interested in reading more from this author.
October 11, 2017
I've downloaded a number of books about eating habits trying to work out what exactly my issues may be and how to work with them. This is a pretty good overview of eating disorders and associated mental health problems & addictions that may be linked to having an Eating Disorder. The author has a good understanding of the subject having had her own issues with food. It's not in depth but then it's not intended to be. It's a good starting point to give the reader basic information that they can then take away to delve into more deeply. Enjoyable and informative. A recommended read
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December 30, 2019
This was a really informative and helpful read. As someone who struggles with eating disorders/body image problems it was a really helpful read.
I loved the A-Z aspect - as opposed to a novel with continuous flowing writing on each topic, it also meant that many different aspects of eating disorders were discussed. Usually, books tend to focus on just one eating disorder but i liked that this one included as many as it possibly could, with information on all of them.
It had so much information in it, it wasn't too detailed and complex which i appreciated as this was more than enough to develop an understanding. It talked about a variety of aspects related to eating disorders, such as eating disorders themselves, the physical symptoms, the psychological symptoms, help, the impact on families ... it had such a broad range of useful information in such a small book.
I would really recommend this to anybody who wants to know more about eating disorders as it was so useful to gain an understanding of the disorder themselves and the effects the disorder has on individuals and those around them.
The author did a fab job.
Personally. I did have to skip a few sections that may have been relatively triggering to me but this was personal to me and what i felt i should read about or not and i really appreciated the fact that everything is broken down into subheadings so that the reader can make an informed choice on whether they want to read particular sections or not - it also makes it easy for readers who only need to research a few aspects - rather than reading a whole novel they can simply pick and choose sections that they want.
I loved the A-Z aspect - as opposed to a novel with continuous flowing writing on each topic, it also meant that many different aspects of eating disorders were discussed. Usually, books tend to focus on just one eating disorder but i liked that this one included as many as it possibly could, with information on all of them.
It had so much information in it, it wasn't too detailed and complex which i appreciated as this was more than enough to develop an understanding. It talked about a variety of aspects related to eating disorders, such as eating disorders themselves, the physical symptoms, the psychological symptoms, help, the impact on families ... it had such a broad range of useful information in such a small book.
I would really recommend this to anybody who wants to know more about eating disorders as it was so useful to gain an understanding of the disorder themselves and the effects the disorder has on individuals and those around them.
The author did a fab job.
Personally. I did have to skip a few sections that may have been relatively triggering to me but this was personal to me and what i felt i should read about or not and i really appreciated the fact that everything is broken down into subheadings so that the reader can make an informed choice on whether they want to read particular sections or not - it also makes it easy for readers who only need to research a few aspects - rather than reading a whole novel they can simply pick and choose sections that they want.
April 25, 2020
One of my most important criteria for the non-fiction books I read is education and I learned a lot from The A to Z of Eating Disorders by Emma Woolf, even though I consider myself to be fairly well-informed about eating and body image issues. The A to Z of Eating Disorders connects the physical, psychological and societal aspects of eating disorders so well that it made me reassess some of my own attitudes about eating and exercise. Woolf's writing is clear and concise and she explains the concepts in such a way that the book is appropriate for readers with various levels of knowledge about eating disorders. I was worried that grouping the topics alphabetically rather than topically would cause me to flip back and forth a lot but the book flowed well. The only interruption of the flow was the shift between the second and third person. Also the ends of some of the chapters were cut off but that was probably an issue with my Kindle. I'll definitely be recommending the timely and well-written The A to Z of Eating Disorders to friends and relatives with an interest in eating disorders and body image issues and will probably re-read it myself.
October 31, 2018
The A to Z of Eating Disorders is a pretty descent overview of the different eating disorders. The Author has a good understand of what creates an eating disorder starting with mental health ending with the addictions many men and woman fall into.
If you are not sure what an eating disorder is or how they start this is a perfect place to start. It gives you an over view, others areas to search and she makes sure readers understand that not everyone is typical most people fall into the A Typical Disorders.
The information will help those with loved ones who are struggling to find a place to recover!
As a person so with an eating disorder and I find it hard for people to understand how a person thinks or what might cause an eating disorder this book is very simple understanding that can give insight.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher Sheldon Press for a copy of Emma Woolf The A to Z of Eating Disorders
If you are not sure what an eating disorder is or how they start this is a perfect place to start. It gives you an over view, others areas to search and she makes sure readers understand that not everyone is typical most people fall into the A Typical Disorders.
The information will help those with loved ones who are struggling to find a place to recover!
As a person so with an eating disorder and I find it hard for people to understand how a person thinks or what might cause an eating disorder this book is very simple understanding that can give insight.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher Sheldon Press for a copy of Emma Woolf The A to Z of Eating Disorders
February 7, 2019
The A to Z of Eating Disorders goes through all the letters of the alphabet regarding eating disorders. The book was interesting but not quite what I expected. It focused more on the definitions of the words and very little on the help part. This is partly my fault I have a tendency of misunderstandint book descriptions and this is one of those moments.
As a person recovering from an eating disorder I loved the clear and non-triggering way this book was written. Most books about eating disorders tend to veer a little into triggering territory but Emma Woolf's precise brand of writing felt very scientific and I was able to detach from my personal issues.
I would happily recommend this book tp anyone who is interested in finding out a bit more about the history, consequences of eating disorders to read this book. It was very informative.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-arc
As a person recovering from an eating disorder I loved the clear and non-triggering way this book was written. Most books about eating disorders tend to veer a little into triggering territory but Emma Woolf's precise brand of writing felt very scientific and I was able to detach from my personal issues.
I would happily recommend this book tp anyone who is interested in finding out a bit more about the history, consequences of eating disorders to read this book. It was very informative.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-arc
February 24, 2020
The A to Z of Eating Disorders is a well organized source of information on eating disorders that is easy to read and understand.
The book is written for anyone who is suffering from some condition of disordered eating and for those who love them.
My only complaint is that the book doesn't seem to have a table of contents or an index to help the reader look up a specific term more quickly. On the other hand, the ebook provides links to terms that are related to each other. A feature I find very helpful as someone who doesn't know all the terminology and wouldn't know where to look for more information.
I received a free reviewer's copy from Sheldon Press via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The book is written for anyone who is suffering from some condition of disordered eating and for those who love them.
My only complaint is that the book doesn't seem to have a table of contents or an index to help the reader look up a specific term more quickly. On the other hand, the ebook provides links to terms that are related to each other. A feature I find very helpful as someone who doesn't know all the terminology and wouldn't know where to look for more information.
I received a free reviewer's copy from Sheldon Press via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
October 29, 2019
This book was very informative. Unexpected terms like cost, failure, hoarding, kleptomania, language or dishonesty allow different perspectives of eating disorders and their impacts. You don't usually think about these words in the context of eating disorders but they are very valid. Reading this book won't fix an eating disorder but it will give you tools to understand it better and be more compassionate to yourself or a loved one who is struggling with one. There were some technical issues with missing pages in the Kindle edition towards the end. It was frustrating to have a definition cut off in the middle of a sentence but overall it was still a good read.
March 7, 2018
This book raises awareness of all aspects of areas of troubles which coincide with eating disorders individuals can suffer. These range from health problems to complications caused by psychological changes as well as personality issues as well. The book is thorough in the A to Z format at discussing all aspects of change which could happen to any individual suffering and is a handbook of what could, what if's and what have happened to the sufferers before and their families and friends too.
Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!
Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!
October 3, 2017
*thank you to NetGalley and Sheldon Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
4 stars.
This was pretty good. It gives the reader alot of knowledge of things that are connected to having an Eating Disorder. Very informative and its clear Emma Woolf has an excellent understanding of this topic as she personally has had an Eating Disorder. I would recommend this to those who are simply interested in getting a better understanding or someone currently going through this.
4 stars.
This was pretty good. It gives the reader alot of knowledge of things that are connected to having an Eating Disorder. Very informative and its clear Emma Woolf has an excellent understanding of this topic as she personally has had an Eating Disorder. I would recommend this to those who are simply interested in getting a better understanding or someone currently going through this.
June 2, 2019
My rating: 5/5
As weird as it is to say, I'm actually a fan of this book and wasn't sure what to expect when I first downloaded it besides discussion on eating disorders. This book alphabetizes different words and concepts around eating disorders into a literal A through Z guide, with a short but succinct description of each concept that pulls the emotion out of eating disorders. There are other related concepts that are included but not specific to eating disorders, e.g. how the human body works and other related psychiatric disorders like depression.
I also appreciate that "clean eating" and "orthorexia" are included in this reference along with Celiac (Coeliac) Disease. Those of us with Celiac Disease and other diseases related to food are at risk of falling into those rabbit holes given how strict we need to be with food avoidance; it can be too easy to restrict our diet unnecessarily for fear out of becoming sick, especially when a lot of the foods we can buy commercially come from the health food marketplace or brands.
I would actually like to get a copy of this book at some point as it would make a good health reference.
As weird as it is to say, I'm actually a fan of this book and wasn't sure what to expect when I first downloaded it besides discussion on eating disorders. This book alphabetizes different words and concepts around eating disorders into a literal A through Z guide, with a short but succinct description of each concept that pulls the emotion out of eating disorders. There are other related concepts that are included but not specific to eating disorders, e.g. how the human body works and other related psychiatric disorders like depression.
I also appreciate that "clean eating" and "orthorexia" are included in this reference along with Celiac (Coeliac) Disease. Those of us with Celiac Disease and other diseases related to food are at risk of falling into those rabbit holes given how strict we need to be with food avoidance; it can be too easy to restrict our diet unnecessarily for fear out of becoming sick, especially when a lot of the foods we can buy commercially come from the health food marketplace or brands.
I would actually like to get a copy of this book at some point as it would make a good health reference.
September 29, 2017
Good, but Not Great
I bought this alongside all of Woolf's other books after being blown away by "An Apple a Day." This A-to-Z guide is very useful, but it would have been much better if sources and citations were offered so readers could use the guide to jumpstart further learning. It's a primer, not a resource on its own. For that, it's worth a look.
I bought this alongside all of Woolf's other books after being blown away by "An Apple a Day." This A-to-Z guide is very useful, but it would have been much better if sources and citations were offered so readers could use the guide to jumpstart further learning. It's a primer, not a resource on its own. For that, it's worth a look.
May 3, 2019
An easy to read and not-triggering guide to every aspect relating to eating disorders, whether it be physical, mental, emotional or social. Very informative and interesting. It’s great for my wider reading for my psychology class, sociology project, my own education and enjoyment. I really liked this.
August 8, 2020
This is very good factual guide but lacking in the warmth some might be looking for. It covers many varied different aspects of eating disorders and their effects but doesn’t necessarily answer all your questions. As a reference it is very good and for some the bare facts will be easiest to digest but for me I felt I could have used more empathy.
March 16, 2022
This is an interesting and informative read about the different types of eating disorders. It delves into both the psychological causes and physical effects of these disorders. I particularly appreciated the focus on disorders beyond anorexia and bulimia.
August 12, 2021
Read for University.
April 22, 2020
As someone who is recovering from an eating disorder this was a very interesting book to read. It was cool to see all the specific terms from everything, in addition to really diving deeper and learning how all of these different terms work together and impact each other. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 23, 2020
Disappointing. I didn’t realize that this was a literal thesaurus of terms that relate to eating disorders and had hoped it would be a recovery activity book or something related.
Update:
Rereading it with the expectation of what it was, I am giving it an extra star.
Update:
Rereading it with the expectation of what it was, I am giving it an extra star.
February 17, 2018
As stated by the autor "This is not a medical book and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor. Consult your pharmacist or doctor if you believe you have any of the symptoms described, and if you think you might need medical help.". Anyway it helps you to demistify eating disorder, "banish many of the inaccurate assumptions about eating disorders". "This A to Z explores the subject from a wide range of angles – physiological and psychological, body and mind, head and heart, emotional, social, medical and nutritional."
June 3, 2018
I’m reviewing this digital book thanks to NetGalley and publisher providing a copy in the exchange for an honest review. I found it to be a comprehensive and informative coverage, and explanations of, words and phrases relating to eating and eating disorders. Whilst many of us will be familiar with the word ‘anorexia’, or ‘diet’ we can learn much more from this A to Z and about how complex and wide ranging eating disorders can be, affecting both females and males physically and mentally. Job well done, Emma Woolf.
September 23, 2018
First, thank you to NetGalley and Sheldon Press for the chance to read the ARC of this reference book. It would be a great addition to any health library.
"The A To Z of Eating Disorders" by Emma Woolf is a reference guide for anyone who has any type of disordered eating disorders on both ends of the spectrum-from anorexic to morbidly obese and everybody in between. The author states this book was her personal project to help people understand what it feels like to have an eating disorder and reassure them it is more common than they know. There is a lot of information in this book and since it is an A to Z guide, it can be referenced and read in any order, much like a dictionary of disordered eating.
The author, Emma Woolf, is a well respected writer, broadcaster and columnist who speaks at schools and universities on body image and eating disorders. She is uniquely qualified to do so since she suffered from anorexia and recovered. She hopes her book will address more than just issues with food and with weight-but all the angles including body and mind, social, medical, and nutritional.
Although this book is meant as a reference book, I did learn about different types of eating disorders I didn't know about before. The author also delves into modern day social media and how it is increasing the numbers of people, male and female, young and old, who are influenced by YouTube or Instagram phony photos. As a medical professional, I applaud her for bringing up the newest fads such as 'evil wheat' or 'clean eating'. One disorder she discusses is called orthorexia, or people who are obsessed by 'wellness' or what society is telling them is needed for wellness. This includes avoiding wheat, meat, lose weight, count calories, avoid anything 'chemical' including additives and preservatives, watch out for hidden toxins, all very rigid rules and very limiting to a meaningful social life or even pleasure from living.
The book is well written and the writing is clear and concise. There are solid references in the book and it is cross-referenced. I highly recommend this book to be in all school libraries, universities and hospital gift-shops.
I rate this book 5 stars.
"The A To Z of Eating Disorders" by Emma Woolf is a reference guide for anyone who has any type of disordered eating disorders on both ends of the spectrum-from anorexic to morbidly obese and everybody in between. The author states this book was her personal project to help people understand what it feels like to have an eating disorder and reassure them it is more common than they know. There is a lot of information in this book and since it is an A to Z guide, it can be referenced and read in any order, much like a dictionary of disordered eating.
The author, Emma Woolf, is a well respected writer, broadcaster and columnist who speaks at schools and universities on body image and eating disorders. She is uniquely qualified to do so since she suffered from anorexia and recovered. She hopes her book will address more than just issues with food and with weight-but all the angles including body and mind, social, medical, and nutritional.
Although this book is meant as a reference book, I did learn about different types of eating disorders I didn't know about before. The author also delves into modern day social media and how it is increasing the numbers of people, male and female, young and old, who are influenced by YouTube or Instagram phony photos. As a medical professional, I applaud her for bringing up the newest fads such as 'evil wheat' or 'clean eating'. One disorder she discusses is called orthorexia, or people who are obsessed by 'wellness' or what society is telling them is needed for wellness. This includes avoiding wheat, meat, lose weight, count calories, avoid anything 'chemical' including additives and preservatives, watch out for hidden toxins, all very rigid rules and very limiting to a meaningful social life or even pleasure from living.
The book is well written and the writing is clear and concise. There are solid references in the book and it is cross-referenced. I highly recommend this book to be in all school libraries, universities and hospital gift-shops.
I rate this book 5 stars.
October 31, 2018
The A to Z of Eating Disorders is a pretty descent overview of the different eating disorders. The Author has a good understand of what creates an eating disorder starting with mental health ending with the addictions many men and woman fall into.
If you are not sure what an eating disorder is or how they start this is a perfect place to start. It gives you an over view, others areas to search and she makes sure readers understand that not everyone is typical most people fall into the A Typical Disorders.
The information will help those with loved ones who are struggling to find a place to recover!
As a person so with an eating disorder and I find it hard for people to understand how a person thinks or what might cause an eating disorder this book is very simple understanding that can give insight.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher Sheldon Press for a copy of Emma Woolf The A to Z of Eating Disorders
If you are not sure what an eating disorder is or how they start this is a perfect place to start. It gives you an over view, others areas to search and she makes sure readers understand that not everyone is typical most people fall into the A Typical Disorders.
The information will help those with loved ones who are struggling to find a place to recover!
As a person so with an eating disorder and I find it hard for people to understand how a person thinks or what might cause an eating disorder this book is very simple understanding that can give insight.
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher Sheldon Press for a copy of Emma Woolf The A to Z of Eating Disorders
February 7, 2019
The A to Z of Eating Disorders goes through all the letters of the alphabet regarding eating disorders. The book was interesting but not quite what I expected. It focused more on the definitions of the words and very little on the help part. This is partly my fault I have a tendency of misunderstandint book descriptions and this is one of those moments.
As a person recovering from an eating disorder I loved the clear and non-triggering way this book was written. Most books about eating disorders tend to veer a little into triggering territory but Emma Woolf's precise brand of writing felt very scientific and I was able to detach from my personal issues.
I would happily recommend this book tp anyone who is interested in finding out a bit more about the history, consequences of eating disorders to read this book. It was very informative.
As a person recovering from an eating disorder I loved the clear and non-triggering way this book was written. Most books about eating disorders tend to veer a little into triggering territory but Emma Woolf's precise brand of writing felt very scientific and I was able to detach from my personal issues.
I would happily recommend this book tp anyone who is interested in finding out a bit more about the history, consequences of eating disorders to read this book. It was very informative.
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