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A review by theresidentbookworm
Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorexia by Harriet Brown
5.0
For some reason, I have an odd fascination with eating disorders. I love reading both fiction and nonfiction about them. This read, however, I discovered at random when I saw it in a bookstore with my friend. I didn't buy it then though. It was a couple months later when I picked this up. Reading it was such a huge eye-opener for me. I read about Kitty's anorexia and saw that there were people around me that needed help.
My heart goes out to Ms. Brown and her husband Jamie. Their will and determination to be apart of their daughter's treatment was probably what saved her. I fell in love with this family and felt every setback and triumph with them. I held a soft spot for Emma, who handled her family's difficult situation with maturity beyond her years. Kitty is a very lucky girl, and I pray that she is still alright.
I was also interested by the family-based treatment approach explained in this memoir. Before reading Brave Girl Eating, I had only heard of eating disorder patients being treated in inpatients facilities or at outpatient facilities with little to no parent involvement. Reading this was a breath of fresh air. I agree with Ms. Brown that this is a sensible way to treat anorexia. Brave Girl Eating also served as a great resource when I had to write a research paper for English last year. Five stars and highly recommended for anyone who has a family member with an eating disorder or just wants to learn more about this method of treatment.
My heart goes out to Ms. Brown and her husband Jamie. Their will and determination to be apart of their daughter's treatment was probably what saved her. I fell in love with this family and felt every setback and triumph with them. I held a soft spot for Emma, who handled her family's difficult situation with maturity beyond her years. Kitty is a very lucky girl, and I pray that she is still alright.
I was also interested by the family-based treatment approach explained in this memoir. Before reading Brave Girl Eating, I had only heard of eating disorder patients being treated in inpatients facilities or at outpatient facilities with little to no parent involvement. Reading this was a breath of fresh air. I agree with Ms. Brown that this is a sensible way to treat anorexia. Brave Girl Eating also served as a great resource when I had to write a research paper for English last year. Five stars and highly recommended for anyone who has a family member with an eating disorder or just wants to learn more about this method of treatment.