My Name Is Caroline

by Caroline Adams Miller

Caroline Adams Miller appeared to have the picture-perfect an upbringing in an affluent Washington, D.C. suburb, a loving family, athletic achievements, academic success, and admission to Harvard University. Unknown to her family and friends, however, Caroline was bulimic and spent many solitary years pursuing her addiction to binging and purging large quantities of food before it almost killed her. MY NAME IS CAROLINE is the inspirational story of how she managed to admit her shameful secret to her husband and family, and then seek help. Her extraordinary journey to health and well-being has moved thousands of readers to seek help for themselves, and many professionals praise the book as an essential tool in helping families understand the complicated dynamics of eating disorders.

Genres: Nonfiction, Autobiography, Memoir, Psychology

292 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

I am the author of "Creating Your Best Life: The Ultimate Life List Guide" (Sterling 2009) which is the first book to combine the science of happiness with the science of goal accomplishment. I am one of the first graduates of the University of Pennsylvania's Masters in Applied Positive Psychology program, and I work with clients all over the world as a professional coach. I am the author of other books, including "My Name is Caroline," "Feeding the Soul," and "Bright Words for Dark Days.""

Reviews

[Lee L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! It is especially encouraging in how to overcome addiction with the help of other people. Fortunately, I have never had a severe addiction, but I learned a lot from this book & really admire the author. I am now reading her other books. I actually read her book on "Grit" first & then wanted to read her biography. Thank you for writing this book!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never knew much about bulimia. This book was illuminating. Even without an eating disorder, I related a lot to much of the program and why it's important to face our shame and heal. A valuable read for anyone looking to learn more about themselves!

[Kyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Couldn’t put it down. Great memoir on EDs. A little on the dated side (written in 1988), but still amazing how some things never change. B+

[KATIE · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not finish. Started out good but got repetitive.