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Mirror Image
Twenty-eight year old Jenniffer Klark has her life together. She is happy; she thought. She is strong; she felt. Then one day, an unsolicited comment from a total stranger causes her to question everything in her life that she believes is good. Especially her body image. Maybe nothing really was as it seemed. Maybe it was. As Jenniffer starts to question everything around her, and herself, she begins a dangerous battle of true or false with the menacing voice in her own mind challenging her every thought; dictating her every move. A game where her truths are lies, others’ lies become her truths, and her very life is teetering on the line.
Mirror Image is not just the story of one young woman’s struggle with body image and anorexia. It is a story that will take you on a journey into the darkest depths of the mind and show how negative self-talk destroys all light and life that will give rise to it. It is a story of perplexity, sacrifice, love, loss, and courage. The courage to look oneself in the mirror, to face, and stand up against the enemy that lives within.
Mirror Image is not just the story of one young woman’s struggle with body image and anorexia. It is a story that will take you on a journey into the darkest depths of the mind and show how negative self-talk destroys all light and life that will give rise to it. It is a story of perplexity, sacrifice, love, loss, and courage. The courage to look oneself in the mirror, to face, and stand up against the enemy that lives within.
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Published May 14, 2021
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About the author
WD Janaway
30 books25 followersWD Janaway is an award-winning Canadian author, residing in Southern Ontario. Her short stories, poetry, and prose have been published in a variety of periodicals, including Canadian Stories Magazine.
In her writings, Janaway explores contemporary, cutting edge, mental health issues, providing her readers a raw glimpse into some of the topical issues plaguing society today. Her fictional, debut novel, MIRROR IMAGE launched in 2019 and explores the subject of eating disorders, which has the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses to date.
Her second novel, 'The Girl You Did Not See', will be released in 2024.
In her writings, Janaway explores contemporary, cutting edge, mental health issues, providing her readers a raw glimpse into some of the topical issues plaguing society today. Her fictional, debut novel, MIRROR IMAGE launched in 2019 and explores the subject of eating disorders, which has the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses to date.
Her second novel, 'The Girl You Did Not See', will be released in 2024.
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October 24, 2022
What is there to say about this book? It's not a genre I typically read but by page 35 I was completely and thoroughly invested in the journey of the main character Jenniffer. Every setback, every struggle, every emotional heart-wrenching moment was conveyed in such raw powerful language that you felt it. You ache for her, you worry for her, you cry for her every step of the way as she deals with facing down the voice in her head that has convinced her she needs to keep losing weight.
The plight of the other girls around her with their own struggles, the ones her own family face incoming to terms with the idea that Jenniffer needs help, all of it just resonates in such a hard-hitting emotion-filled fashion that you need time after the book ends to recover.
An absolute masterpiece.
The plight of the other girls around her with their own struggles, the ones her own family face incoming to terms with the idea that Jenniffer needs help, all of it just resonates in such a hard-hitting emotion-filled fashion that you need time after the book ends to recover.
An absolute masterpiece.
October 9, 2019
This book was not what I was expecting at all—it was better. I thought I understood the disease/issues that Jennifer goes through in this story but after reading this I now see it's a whole other experience. At first, it was difficult to read. The emotions of this poor girl were all over the place and at times were hard for me to understand. But as the story went on, I found myself cheering for her. I wanted her to fight. I wanted the people around her to fight for her. It was a pretty emotional read and I'm glad I read it. I loved the characters. I loved the flow of the story and can't wait to see if anything comes from the few easter eggs left behind. I've never read anything like this before and I hope others will take a chance and read this amazing story that the author put together so well.
February 16, 2021
This is the story of a young woman’s struggle with Anorexia and Bulimia. In this book, the author takes us through the beginning - how it all started, the progression - how the illness takes over Jenni’s life, and finally the outcome of this sad, destructive disease that affects so many people.
The book was gripping, real, and an eye opener on many levels.
I highly recommend this one if you’re someone who struggles with eating disorders, or knows of someone who does. It’s also a good reference for mothers to educate themselves on the early warning signs. It’s main message is that you are not alone!
Loved this book!
The book was gripping, real, and an eye opener on many levels.
I highly recommend this one if you’re someone who struggles with eating disorders, or knows of someone who does. It’s also a good reference for mothers to educate themselves on the early warning signs. It’s main message is that you are not alone!
Loved this book!
November 28, 2022
For those who often wonder how an eating disorder can manifest, this book is a must-read. Janaway writes a compelling story about Jenniffer, whose long-term insecurities trigger a fractured relationship with her body and with food.
While reading the book, I felt for Jenniffer and her family as they journeyed through the emotional and relational impacts of an eating disorder, including the specter of potential death.
As a nutritionist, I appreciated how well the story portrayed the difficulties in overcoming such conditions, that sufferers should never be judged or condemned but will need the appropriate treatment and support.
While reading the book, I felt for Jenniffer and her family as they journeyed through the emotional and relational impacts of an eating disorder, including the specter of potential death.
As a nutritionist, I appreciated how well the story portrayed the difficulties in overcoming such conditions, that sufferers should never be judged or condemned but will need the appropriate treatment and support.
January 17, 2020
First of all, excellent read!
I would have liked to finish it within the time I received it in the mail, but after reading chapter 1, I was upset with how the chapter made me feel at the end- which is good! It immediately assigned me an emotion which is what a writer wants to ultimately achieve.
After taking a break for a few months, I decided to get back into it and reread chapter 1 to see why it upset me so much.
Not being able to relate to calorie counting or having anyone close to me deal with an eating disorder, I wasn’t sure if I could dive deep into the meaningful story- boy was I wrong!
Around chapter 4/5 is when I got extremely invested in the story and couldn’t put it down. My favourite part of the story is when Jennifer gets admitted into a treatment facility. Just hearing about the experience she has and how the facility is run, was interesting to me. When a tragic moment happens towards the end, I burst out “I KNEW IT!” It was definitely an upsetting time, but I really enjoyed reading the twist.
Overall, I really enjoyed the story and the new insight it gave me into a world I knew little to nothing about. It was told beautifully- great job!
I would have liked to finish it within the time I received it in the mail, but after reading chapter 1, I was upset with how the chapter made me feel at the end- which is good! It immediately assigned me an emotion which is what a writer wants to ultimately achieve.
After taking a break for a few months, I decided to get back into it and reread chapter 1 to see why it upset me so much.
Not being able to relate to calorie counting or having anyone close to me deal with an eating disorder, I wasn’t sure if I could dive deep into the meaningful story- boy was I wrong!
Around chapter 4/5 is when I got extremely invested in the story and couldn’t put it down. My favourite part of the story is when Jennifer gets admitted into a treatment facility. Just hearing about the experience she has and how the facility is run, was interesting to me. When a tragic moment happens towards the end, I burst out “I KNEW IT!” It was definitely an upsetting time, but I really enjoyed reading the twist.
Overall, I really enjoyed the story and the new insight it gave me into a world I knew little to nothing about. It was told beautifully- great job!
November 17, 2019
The story of a young girl struggling with an eating disorder, kick-started by a comment from a stranger. The author takes us through the painful journey that will be familiar and relatable to many loved ones of a person afflicted with the condition.
It's a story of the slippery slope of an eating disorder, how it takes over a person's existence, and the heartwrenching decisions a family must face to literally save their loved ones life.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is going through this themselves or has experienced a loved one's struggle. You will discover you are not alone and may even find some ideas to help and guide you through. Very well done!
It's a story of the slippery slope of an eating disorder, how it takes over a person's existence, and the heartwrenching decisions a family must face to literally save their loved ones life.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is going through this themselves or has experienced a loved one's struggle. You will discover you are not alone and may even find some ideas to help and guide you through. Very well done!
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