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el_viral's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Although some elements have clearly been embellished - who remembers exactly their parents' relationship and how they felt at age 9, this must be extrapolated - overall it is a harrowing and moving account of an illness, and far beyond what one would necessarily expect from a 23-year-old. Hornbacher's writing is accomplished, and she very much draws you in to the narrative. As a person with mental health issues myself, although not an ED, I could see some of my own issues ref ecting back on me. As she herself said, there is no satisfactory ending, because there can't be for something like this, the end describing the balancing act needed while striving for a life is poignant. Overall a very good, if challenging read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abortion
palladium_xerox's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.75
If you or someone you know are struggling with an eating disorder or addiction in general, give this memoir a read. It’s heart wrenching and incredibly real; the author doesn’t censor herself or try to justify her actions but instead just tells the audience about her life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Sexual content, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Minor: Toxic friendship and Classism