Anorexia Nervosa and Recovery
A Hunger for Meaning

Through the voices of 21 women, Karen Way presents a picture of what anorexia nervosa is about and of the complex individual variables and obstacles in the journey to recovery. She argues that anorexia nervosa is an addiction and that complete recovery is possible by finding meaning in life.

Therapists and clinicians who treat anorexic women will find intriguing chapters on events which trigger anorexia and what anorexics will do to maintain their strategies for coping. Concerned friends and family and others interested in understanding this controlling disease will be enlightened from this important and helpful book.

Contents Emptiness
Society's Girl
Families
Onset
Chronicity
Choices
Changes
Meaning
Reference Notes
Resources
Index