Angel Mommy: A Story of a Bulimic Mother [Paperback]

Linda Krikorian (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2000

Angel Mommy is a moving and compelling account of the nightmarish world of bulimia, one which few people experience firsthand. The author has the courage to allow her readers entrance into this world and the desperate struggle, at times one of life or death, in which she has been engaged for most of her life. A normal, bright and attractive teenager, she gradually slipped into the cycle of binging and purging which became the driving force of her existence, and which threatened not only her life, but the lives of her unborn children. Ultimately, it is the love for her son and daughter which has given her the courage to live, and to write this sensitive and inspiring book, which provides a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is an extraordinarily honest and insightful account of a frighteningly real disorder... -- Debra L. Safer, MD

About the Author

Linda Krikorian was born in California and grew up in Foster City. She earned a B.A. in Counseling from California State University at Fresno, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, and a Teaching Credential from California State University at San Francisco. The author currently teaches primary grade students in Contra Costa County, and works on a volunteer basis with teens and pre-teens who have eating disorders. She has two children, Michael, age two, and Karen, age four.

Product Details

• Paperback: 79 pages
• Publisher: Krikorian Publishing (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615116450
• ISBN-13: 978-0615116457
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,650,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Angel Mommy: A Story of a Bulimic Mother, June 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Angel Mommy: A Story of a Bulimic Mother (Paperback)

I was very impressed by this book. I thought it was very well written and the author articulated so very well the details of what it's really like to live with bulimia. As a former bulimic with 13 years of recovery (from attending and working a 12 Step recovery program), I found the book to be an incredibly accurate account of life with bulimia. This book could serve to help motivate others who are in the early stages of bulimia to seek help before they become trapped in the clutches of this powerful and potentially deadly disease. I recommend this book to anyone (it's such a great read) but especially to those close to someone who is bulimic, those who work in the field of treating eating disorders and those who are currently suffering from bulimia, so they know they are not alone. I could not put this book down-I read it straight through. I look forward to the sequel when the author tells the story of her recovery!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!, February 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Angel Mommy: A Story of a Bulimic Mother (Paperback)

As a mother of three teen-age daughters and someone who has had no experience with eating disorders, this incredible tale of a bulimic mother was a true eye-opener. I encouraged my daughters to read it and after doing so, we were able to have some healthy, honest discussions regarding eating and body-image issues. Ms. Krikorian's raw, honest account of her struggle with bulimia is an inspiring story. I wish her the strength she needs to control this disorder and the hope for a possible recovery.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, December 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Angel Mommy: A Story of a Bulimic Mother (Paperback)

A Reader from California. Not having a first hand experience with an eating disorder---I found this book very informative and right to the point. The author gives the reader insights that are poignant and with an honesty that made for a clear understanding of what one goes through with this condition. I for one have gleaned a new understanding and compassion for anyone who goes through this. I recommend this easily read book to everyone to gain a first hand appreciation of this wide spread compulsion.