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A Story of Bulimia
By Stephanie Covington Armstrong
SELF-HELP
272 Pages, 6 x 9
Formats: EPUB, Mobipocket, PDF, Trade Paper
Trade Paper, $16.95 (CA $18.95) (US $16.95)
ISBN 9781556527869
Rights: WOR
Chicago Review Press (Aug 2009)
Lawrence Hill Books
Overview
Describing her struggle as a black woman with an eating disorder that is consistently portrayed as a white woman's problem, this insightful and moving narrative traces the background and factors that caused her bulimia. Moving coast to coast, she tries to escape her self-hatred and obsession by never slowing down, unaware that she is caught in downward spiral emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Finally she can no longer deny that she will die if she doesn't get help, overcome her shame, and conquer her addiction. But seeking help only reinforces her negative self-image, and she discovers her race makes her an oddity in the all-white programs for eating disorders. This memoir of her experiences answers many questions about why black women often do not seek traditional therapy for emotional problems.
Reviews
"Armstrong's perspective . . . will go a long way toward breaking down the myths about eating disorders that are preventing so many, many people of color from seeking the treatment they need." —Aimee Liu, author, Gaining: The Truth About Life After Eating DisordersAuthor Biography