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The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: The Tragedy and The Glory of Growing Up by Evanna Lynch
5.0
This was such a beautifully written book. I'm always astounded by people who are so multitalented- acting, dancing, writing. How is it possible for Evanna Lynch to be such a wonderful actor and also manage to write a book as stunning as this? I cried multiple times.
This is the best depiction of eating disorders I've ever seen in any form of media, page or screen, fiction or nonfiction. She captured what it is like so perfectly to be inside the head of someone suffering from an eating disorder while simultaneously having such poignant thoughts on life, suffering, and the world as a whole.
I feel like for books about eating disorders, this is about as non triggering as it gets, but it was still so hard to read at points. The trauma she went through at the hands of some medical professionals was horrifying, and I'm so glad she has made such strides toward healing.
This book helped changed my perception of myself, as someone who has struggled with disordered eating in the past. I would highly recommend anyone who feels able to read this book. Everything about it was wonderful and heartbreaking and so insightful. This was a magnificent way to start my 2024 reading.
This is the best depiction of eating disorders I've ever seen in any form of media, page or screen, fiction or nonfiction. She captured what it is like so perfectly to be inside the head of someone suffering from an eating disorder while simultaneously having such poignant thoughts on life, suffering, and the world as a whole.
I feel like for books about eating disorders, this is about as non triggering as it gets, but it was still so hard to read at points. The trauma she went through at the hands of some medical professionals was horrifying, and I'm so glad she has made such strides toward healing.
This book helped changed my perception of myself, as someone who has struggled with disordered eating in the past. I would highly recommend anyone who feels able to read this book. Everything about it was wonderful and heartbreaking and so insightful. This was a magnificent way to start my 2024 reading.