Wasted
A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia
Book • 1998
In 'Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia,' Marya Hornbacher chronicles her intense and often horrifying experiences with anorexia and bulimia.
The book is a vivid and honest account of her journey from the onset of her eating disorders as a child to her later years of semi-recovery.
Hornbacher's narrative is marked by its stark candor, capturing both the pain and the underlying purposes of her disorders.
The memoir has been praised for its maturity and the author's ability to explore the complexities of her illness without sparing her own experiences or those of her family.
The book is a vivid and honest account of her journey from the onset of her eating disorders as a child to her later years of semi-recovery.
Hornbacher's narrative is marked by its stark candor, capturing both the pain and the underlying purposes of her disorders.
The memoir has been praised for its maturity and the author's ability to explore the complexities of her illness without sparing her own experiences or those of her family.
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