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ktbentsen9's review against another edition
5.0
I've read enough books in the anti-diet/eating disorder space that they now often feel redundant...but not this one! There was a lot of new-to-me info in this book (like which EBPs are most appropriate for which eating disorders - so helpful!), but it would also be a great entry point to those new to this paradigm. Hits the important stuff in a thoroughly researched way - diet to ED pipeline, disparities and stigma within this space, capitalism of weight loss industry, normative discontent, the medical yuck of it all and why BMI is problematic, body liberation/neutrality vs. positivity, neurobiology of EDs, harm reduction in ED treatment...I could go on and on! This might become my new go-to recommendation when folks ask for beginner resources on this topic. Would not recommend for anyone actively entrenched in disordered behaviors as there is quite a bit in here I could see as triggering. Also the chapter on fertility felt a little off topic and unnecessary. Otherwise this is great.
lrl38's review against another edition
informative
sad
slow-paced
2.0
Both emotionally and intellectually a hard book to read. It was much, much more of a memoir and less of an investigative journalism or research piece, which I found slightly misleading. I hope it was a cathartic process for Kazdin to write, because it was not cathartic to read.
laurantor's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
sarapalmerrd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
lexiefolkerts's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
jaclyn323's review against another edition
4.0
As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder, this book was very interesting. I think it’s an important read for people struggling with/have struggled with/know someone struggling with an eating disorder. I didn’t realize there wasn’t very much research behind them and it needs to change.