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How a Mother and Daughter Unraveled the Truth, the Lies, and the Realities of an Eating Disorder
HCI
February 2008
On Sale: February 8, 2008
256 pages
ISBN: 0757305946
EAN: 9780757305948
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
Mom saw a popular, happy teen, poised to revel in her high
school years; her daughter saw a fat, ugly loser, and vowed
to take action. One saw glimmers of hope and researched to
find the best care; the other had no intentions of getting
better and researched new and clever ways to hide her
compulsion. Such is the distorted reality in this riveting
true account of a teen caught in the grips of an eating
disorder and the mother who struggled to help her break free. Through their gripping dual narrative, Lorri and Taryn
Benson take turns chronicling their unique perceptions of
events once Taryn was caught in the act of her first purge.
With unflinching frankness, they reveal the deceit, the
guilt, the shame, and the manipulations that are inherent in
this enigmatic disease, unveiling the true picture of what
happens to the family dynamic once an eating disorder takes
hold. Much more than a cautionary tale, Distorted
illustrates the psychological factors that underline the
beginning and spread of the disease, the successful and
unsuccessful therapies, and the consequences the disease had
on themselves and their family. Triumphantly, the two women share what was ultimately needed
to bring the truth to light, providing guidance for anyone
struggling with or affected by an eating disorder. Their two
stories--woven together as one powerful beacon of hope--will
offer insight and comfort to families, spouses, and loved
ones who feel helpless and alone.
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