When the Mirror Lies: Anorexia, Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders, Tamara Orr

Orr, Tamara (2006).
When the Mirror Lies: Anorexia, Bulimia, and Other Eating Disorders
Danbury: Children’s Press
9780531179772
Genre: Non fiction


The title provides a detailed overview of warning signs, dangerous physical and psychological effects, and available treatment for eating disorders
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The book presents a detailed assessment of various eating disorders with an emphasis on bulimia and anorexia. There are between five and ten million people in the United States who struggle with eating disorders. Orr discusses symptoms and effects openly; she discusses lifestyle behaviors that lead to eating disorders and makes suggestions to change attitudes towards food. She also explains warning signs, common misconceptions, and provides comprehensible recent facts, charts and statistics. Orr includes quotations from doctors and other dietary expert interspersed with personal stories and case studies. The book is well-organized and contains an attractive layout. Chapters include eating disorder triggers, physical and mental consequences, and treatment options. The Food for Thoughts sections ask readers thought-provoking questions. A glossary, index, recommended online sites (that work!) and helpline referral conclude the title. Orr provides valuable information in a user-friendly format.