Anorexics and bulimics are often lost for words. Most are women. They feel they have no way to communicate effectively. They have not found the words to express and name the turmoil of their experience to themselves or others. This leaves them in a world where neither food nor words can provide nourishment and sustenance. This book explores the nature of anorexia and bulimia, paying particular attention to the issues of mortality and the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship. It stresses the importance for technique of understanding the violent and agonising nature of these individuals' inner worlds.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Challenging, informative, "reader friendly" survey.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lost for Words (Paperback)
In Lost For Words, psychoanalytic psychotherapist Em Farrell presents a challenging and informative survey on the psychoanalysis of patients suffering with anorexia or bulimia. After concluding his informative introduction, Farrell surveys our psychanalytic understands of these conditions, then explores the body and "body products" as transitional objects and phenomena within the context of psychanalytic theory, details implications for psychotherapeutic techniques, and finishing with an thought-provoking conclusion. Lost For Words is highly recommended reading on the subjects of anorexia and bulimia for students of psychology, as well as practicing counselors and clinical therapists.
2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Insightful theories,
By Anonymous (Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lost for Words (Paperback)
This book has some very insightful theories on the development of anorexia. Well worth adding to your collection if you are interested in the topic.
1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Drivel,
This review is from: Lost for Words (Paperback)
This is one of the worst books on this topic that I have ever read. It is not well written, is hard to follow, and is so far out in left field that I couldn't finish it. I'm ashamed to say I even bought the book. The author needs to do some current research on the subject. This is a terrible book and I would not recommend it to anyone.
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