A must for bulimia sufferers needing encouragement and hope for the possibility of a bulimia-free future.
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Well-written and utterly compelling, this book offers hope to all those who are consumed by this hideous disease. I was enrapt by Jocelyn's story - it is searingly honest, as Jocelyn recounts her struggle with bulimia and her ultimate recovery from it. I have read various real-life accounts of eating disorders and found this the most uplifting and encouraging - just looking at Jocelyn's happy face on the cover of her book is enough to lift me on particularly difficult days as I too try to find the courage to live an authentic life free from Bulimia nervosa.
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Be careful
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This book is well written and gives a detailed and in-depth account of bulimia but I'd be wary of reading it if you're currently in a vulnerable position yourself. Jocelyn is clearly still angry with what's happened to her and with many of the people she's encountered in her life. I think she used this book as some kind of therapeutic tool, but hasn't quite made it to the point that she's come to terms with her life. I felt pretty scared at times that my life is heading in the same direction but had to keep reminding myself that it doesn't have to. So if you're bulimic and in recovery or not then I'd suggest stearing clear from this one for a while as it can be quite upsetting and not particularly encouraging for the struggle ahead.
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Amazing book
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This book was amazing to read as it brought me so much comfort and encouragement. I have suffered from bulimia for 19 years and have been in recovery for 4.5 months. I am so grateful that Jocelyn had the courage it write this book as by sharing her battle she has helped me so much. She is an inspiration!
I strongly recommend this book to bulimic suffers and family members.
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just read
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This book really helped me as a sufferer of bulima, it scared me how much i had in common with this book, but it made me realise that im not going mad, and has made me all the more determined to recover
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My Review
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Having suffered from bulimia myself for 20 years I found this book tremendously comforting and encouraging. I have been in recovery for 4 months and it really helps to know that there are many others out there going through the same difficult battles.
What an amazing and courageous woman and an honest account of what an awful and misunderstood illness does to lives.
The book has certainly given me the belief and strenghth to continue with my recovery.
I would truly recommend this book to anyone with Bulimia or anyone with a relative or loved one who wants to understand the illness further.
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