Surviving an Eating Disorder (Paperback)

by Michelle Siegel (Author), Judith Brisman (Author), Margot Weinshel (Author) "The mother, husband, and friend in the above examples knew that something was wrong..." (more)
Key Phrases: dorm counselor, binge eater, missing food, Alcoholics Anonymous, Weight Watchers (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
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.

Product Description
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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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; Revised edition (January 10, 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.com Sales Rank: #451,459 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazingly helpful no nonsense guide, November 23, 1998

By A Customer

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

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!, March 4, 1999

By A Customer

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.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars written specifically for family and friends, December 15, 2001

By A Customer

This is a good book designed for the friends and family of eating disorder sufferers. Before I gave this book to my familiy, I read it myself. I liked that the authors suggested therapy/counseling for friends and family, who can sometimes feel helpless watching their loved one suffer with an eating disorder. There was also a lot of focus on parents. That's good for many, but my family is not a problem in my case. When I gave this book to my family, I told them to ignore that chapter since it did not pertain to us. The information provided within the book helped my family understand what I'm going through, and for that I am thankful. I didn't know how to get the words out to explain the eating disorder. This book helped me tell my family of my disorder.