Dying to Be Thin: Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia--A Practical, Lifesaving Guide [Paperback]

Ira M. Sacker (Author), Marc A. Zimmer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1987

In a society that favours a slim body image, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are on the increase. This authoritative and compassionate guide gives families, friends and sufferers themselves the help they need.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Updated edition (August 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446384178
• ISBN-13: 978-0446384179
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and complete case studies-format; packed with info, June 28, 1998

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Wendy Ellis ([e-mail]) (Menlo Park, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dying to Be Thin: Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia--A Practical, Lifesaving Guide (Paperback)

I read this book as my daughter was hospitalized for anorexia. The fear and guilt were HUGE as I began reading (they still are) but Zimmer's and Sacker's work as an M.D. specializing in Eating Disorders has provided much-needed insight into sufferers' motivations and pain. My daughter, age 14, marked all the pages that "spoke" to her...she marked MANY pages. Authors Zimmer and Sacker attempt, and for the most part succeed, in explaining all variations of EDs. Esp poignant for me were the comments from a mother, and her powerlessness to stop her daughter from destroying herself through starvation. I bought several copies to distribute to family members so that they can support my daughter in recovery. Very useful is a section for educators on how they can assist a student who has an ED.

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book. It gave me the courage to quit., November 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dying to Be Thin: Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia--A Practical, Lifesaving Guide (Paperback)

I would recommend this book to anyone, but especially those who suffer from anorexia or bullemia. I purchased this book at the height of my disease in 1997 and it gave me the courage to quit. The stories are real and so easy to relate to. I cried through half the book realizing how pathetic I was. I would love to someday personally thank the authors...

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing - the authors have an in depth view of the disease, June 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Dying to Be Thin: Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia--A Practical, Lifesaving Guide (Paperback)

Dying to be Thin helped me in ways beyond measure. I knew that a lot of what I was doing to my body was destructive, but only after reading the book did I want to seek help to end the disease- or try to at least. A big thank you and hugs to the authors.