This compelling story takes us right inside the mind, heart and body of a teen aged girl suffering from Anorexia nervosa, a disorder which is incredibly difficult for both the victim and those close to her to understand, and very complex in its treatment. It tells the story of 15-year-old Tracy and explores the different and shocking ways in which the illness takes over her life. It details her inner struggle and personal torment as she desperately fights the powerful monster that is Anorexia, and the tragic effects this has on her family environment.
The book is a fictionalized account of the author's own experiences and has been written to help people to understand the mind of the Anorexic and to cope with behavioral patterns.
About the Author
Melinda Hutchings was born in 1971 and educated at Ravenswood in Sydney. She has had several short stories published and works in marketing and communications. She lives in Sydney, Australia with her husband and a large black Belgian shepherd called Shadow.
