Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia

In her raw and unflinching memoir, Wasted, Marya Hornbacher details her harrowing experiences with anorexia and bulimia. From her early struggles with body image to her eventual recovery, Hornbacher's story is a powerful and honest account of one woman's battle with these devastating eating disorders.

Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia

by Marya Hornbacher

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	578 KB
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Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	320 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Hornbacher's struggles with anorexia began at a young age. As a teenager, she became increasingly obsessed with her weight and body size. She began to restrict her food intake and exercise compulsively. Over time, her anorexia became so severe that she was hospitalized several times.

After years of struggling with anorexia, Hornbacher developed bulimia. She began to binge on food and then purge it by vomiting or using laxatives. Her bulimia became so severe that she was hospitalized several more times.

Hornbacher's memoir is a powerful reminder of the devastating impact that eating disorders can have on an individual's life. She writes about the physical and emotional pain that she experienced during her years of struggling with anorexia and bulimia. She also writes about the challenges of recovery and the importance of seeking help.

Wasted is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with an eating disorder or knows someone who has. Hornbacher's story is a powerful reminder that eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can have devastating consequences. It is also a story of hope and recovery, and it shows that it is possible to overcome these illnesses and live a full and healthy life.

Here are some of the key takeaways from Wasted:

• Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can have devastating consequences.
• It is important to seek help if you are struggling with an eating disorder.
• Recovery from an eating disorder is possible, but it is a long and difficult process.
• There is hope for those who are struggling with eating disorders.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out for help. There are many resources available to help people recover from eating disorders. You can find more information on the National Eating Disorders Association website.

Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia

by Marya Hornbacher

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	578 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	320 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
X-Ray	:	Enabled

FREE