A review by oldmanbookworm
The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: The Tragedy and The Glory of Growing Up by Evanna Lynch

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

This is a book about fighting demons, about courage, about defeat and succumbing to the demons over and over again.  This book is a deep look into the mental anguished of anorexia, the justification one makes to stay that way and the willpower it takes to “recover” from it. This is a journey to recovery that was only possible because of the love Evanna is surrounded with from family and her dad that never gave up on her. This is a emotional book that will drain you through most of it as you travel through live with her, but end with empowerment as you join her during her moment of finally finding sel-love. This was one of the best books I have ever read.
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