Alice in the Looking Glass: A Mother And Daughter's Experience of Anorexia [Hardcover]

Jo Kingsley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 2006

A raw and moving memoir about one family's battle with anorexia.

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About the Author

Jo Davenport is the mother of three children, and works as a farm secretary; Alice Davenport is now eighteen and about to start studying to become a doctor

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Piatkus Books (September 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749926376
• ISBN-13: 978-0749926373
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,131,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars A parents book, March 4, 2011

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This review is from: Alice in the Looking Glass: A Mother and Daughter's Experience of Anorexia (Paperback)

Through the looking glass is in no way a journey of any kind. It will not deeply emurse you in the world of anorexia, nor will it provoke any emotional response.
This book largely cronicles a mother grappling to understand her daughters eating disorder and OCD behaviours. It contains excerpts of letters exchanges between the mother and daughter during this time, as well as a diary-esque look at her stint in a hospital programme.

It is not as engrossing as "Wasted" by Mayra Hornbacher, but it provides hope and is a testiment to the strength of the relationships in this family. Suitable for parents or siblings wishing to gain an understanding of eating disorders. It also adresses the pressing issue of governmental funding and the lack of treatment facilities in the UK.

Through the looking glass, is a somewhat reflected experiance.