Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery [Paperback]

Lindsey Hall (Author), Leigh Cohn M.A.T. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 9, 1999

Updated with new information, this intimate guidebook offers a comprehensive plan for recovery, including a two-week program to stop binges. Photos.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"During my recovery, your book was my companion. Life is so much richer now." -- Alexandra C., and eating disorders therapist

"I have now been free from bulimia for 16 months. After 19 years — it’s gone." -- Jane M. Ontario, Canada

"This is a book that will provide hope, inspiration, and a way out for bulimics and those who love them." -- Geneen Roth author of several bestsellers including When Food is Love

"This is an excellent book. It offers accurate information, and genuine hope for everyone who suffers with bulimia." -- William Davis, Ph.D. Clinical Director of The Renfrew Center

About the Author

Lindsey Hall and Leigh Cohn, who are married, are internationally respected authors of several books on eating disorders and recovery topics. Their original self-help guide was the first book ever published on bulimia, and Lindsey was the first "recovered bulimic" to appear on national television. Both have lectured extensively and have served as officers of non-profit associations. Some of their books have been translated into French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and other languages.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Gurze Books; 5th edition (August 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093607731X
• ISBN-13: 978-0936077314
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #444,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars you can change your life!, August 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery (Paperback)

This book leapt out at me at the bookstore 12 days ago. I bought it at a time when I was binging/purging several times daily and I was beginning to feel that I could never stop. I hated myself and what my life was all about. Although this book and its message takes real effort and commitment, it really worked for me! I am now 12 days into the program and have not binged for the entire 12 days. It hasn't always been easy, but this book offers great, practical advice (such as "things to do instead of binging" sections for each day). I like that the authors really focus on trying to accept your body and self the way it is, understanding that, for the bulimic, food is not really the problem. Please, if you are feeling desparate and like you have nowhere to turn, buy this book and give it a try. You are worthwhile and you can do it!

69 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book changed my life, July 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery : Understanding & Overcoming the Binge-Purge Syndrome (Paperback)

I think of this book as my bible and carry it around with me whereever I go. It helped me understand my illness and gave me specific things to do in my recovery. I felt like the authors were speaking to me like best friends or mentors. I highly recommed this book for anyone dealing with bulimia!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars REAL help for serious problems, June 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery (Paperback)

I read this book about a year ago, and it was the only thing that allowed me to stop a vicious binging/purging cycle that lasted for years. The book provides alternatives to detrimental ED behavior- simple alternatives that really work if you just do them. Rather than psychology sessions or almost any other ED book that is almost completely psycho-babble that takes such a long route to try to help you understand "why" and "how" your problem started (which i found to provide no avail), this book provides a solution that begins the day you BEGIN to read it. You don't need to read the whole book before you see results. By reading the first day of the 3-week plan and just doing what it says, you can see incredible results. By the way, what the book outlines and asks you to do does not take any more than 5 minutes total out of your day. You do not have to go out of your way or buy anything else besides a plain notebook and pen, which most already have. A wonderful find and the only book that has helped! :-)