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Judith Brisman (Author)
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January 30, 1997
"Surviving an Eating Disorder" became an instant success when it was first published in 1988, not just because it was among the first books to alert America to the serious dangers of a silent but widespread disease, but because it offered effective solutions and support for family and friends of those with eating disorders. Eight years after its publication, the book continues to sell briskly and generate continuing interest from readers.

This new edition has been revised to address the cutting-edge advances made in the field of eating disorders, discuss how the changes in health care have affected treatment and provide additional strategies for dealing with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. It also includes updated readings and a list of support organizations. Without a doubt the best book on the subject, it is required reading for those suffering from eating disorders, their families and professionals.



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Siegel and Brisman are founders of Bulimia Treatment Associates; Weinshel is on the faculty of the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy, both facilities in New York City. These psychologists here offer counsel on bulimia, anorexia and/or compulsive overeating. The text concentrates on women who binge and vomit or starve themselves, primarily female aberrations, and discusses gourmands, mostly male. Starting with case histories that posit family experiences as the root of bizarre eating, the authors progress to information on how to recognize symptoms of disorder and how to help the sufferers. Victims must face their illnesses squarely, the first step on the long road to recovery, stress the authors. "Don't go it alone," they add, appending a list of organizations that provide information on professional help.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Michele Siegel died in 1993.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; Revised edition (January 30, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060952334
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060952334
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #681,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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63 of 66 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars surviving an eating disorder, strategies for family & friend, March 15, 2000
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This review is from: Surviving an Eating Disorder (Paperback)
This was the only book I have found over the last 4-5 years that was helpful to the mother, father, other family members who are living with a person with an eating disorder. The book gives examples, situations and background on the things to look for, how to go about talking with the person, helping/hindering the road to recovery and how to carry on with our own lives at the same time. It was recommended to me by a friend, another mother, who has a daughter also with anexoria/bulimia. She had found the earlier edition the most useful reading & I was unable to locate that book. I feel it was a blessing to come upon the revised edition. I have read it over and over & referred to particular parts on an ongoing basis. I have just ordered the book again for, unfortunately, another mother dealing with a similar situation. Thank you so much for giving me strength and real black and white strategies, especially teaching me I can't do it for the person and we must continue to support her while living our lives in a healthy way.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazingly helpful no nonsense guide, November 23, 1998
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For family and friends facing the terrible problem of dealing with a loved one suffering an eating disorder, this book has become the standard resource. It offers easy to read well researched etirely practical advice. It can lead people out of the abyss of helplessness in which they often find themselves when confronted with the terrifying and often lifethreatening reality of an eating disorder. People will turn to this book again and again until they have helped their loved one overcome this terrible problem
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!, March 4, 1999
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This book was recommended by the clinic where my daughter was treated for bulimea. I found the book to be clear, helpful, well written and wholly sensitive to a mother's needs. Anyone who has dealt with a person with eating disorders would find this a God send! It helped my family, so I recommend it for yours.
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