Dying to be Thin

With an introduction by Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Drs. Ira Sacker and Marc Zimmer, who have helped thousands of anorexics and bulimics return to healthy lives, explain in full detail the causes and symptoms of these disorders, and how and where to find help. Using case histories and first-person accounts of patients, their physicians, families, and friends, "Dying to be Thin" is the complete resource for anyone concerned with these dangerous disorders. With clarity, sympathy, and wisdom, Sacker and Zimmer explain why many eating disorders go unnoticed by parents, teachers, and friends and how sufferers can stop focusing on food and reawaken to the world of feelings, belonging, and love. Finally, they direct readers where to go for professional help (with listings of national and local support groups, treatment centers, and more).