Hornbacher, Marya

Wasted

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ISBN 13:: 9780006550891
author:: Hornbacher, Marya
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Flamingo
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1999
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 19.7 x 2 x 12.9 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Biography: general
Condition:: New
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Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia by Marya Hornbacher is a powerful and unflinching account of one woman's struggle with eating disorders. From the age of four, Hornbacher was conditioned to believe she was fat, leading her down a cycle of bingeing and vomiting that would define her teenage years. This book offers a unique perspective on the relationship between eating disorders and 1990s culture's obsession with body image, diet, and gender. It is not a story of recovery or triumph, but rather a harrowing exploration of the darker side of reality. Hornbacher's journey is both deeply personal and universally relatable, making this a compelling read for anyone interested in psychology, sociology, or memoirs. With its stark candour and unflinching honesty, Wasted sheds light on a topic that affects millions of people worldwide.

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