Beyond the Looking Glass: Daily Devotions for Overcoming Anorexia and Bulimia

by Remuda Ranch

CLEAN COPY ! Cover shows some wear from being read but text is clean and unmarked. Remember recovering from anorexia & bulimia is not easy or quick. But this book written by the staff and patients of the Remuda Ranch Center in Arizona offers supportive and encouraging words for your journey to recovery. Quick Ship with FREE Delivery Confirmation ! Check out my + Feedback !

Genres: Self Help

365 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1992

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ordered this book last in early 2013 as a way to help me deal with Anorexia. I was very happy when it arrived - even though it was late a few days (Jan 3). Upon receiving, I went back and read the first few days and every day after. If you have never dealt with this devastating illness, please be informed and well aware that it not only hurts the Anorexic (or Bulimic), it also hurts all those who love care for the person. This is a 365-day Devotional geared toward people battled Anorexia and/or Bulimia. Each day begins a with Bible verse and a former patient of Rumuda Ranch sharing her story of Anorexia and/or Bulimia and the underlying issue/s that fuelled it, such as rape, abuse, dysfunctional families, etc. Sadly, a lot of these women were abused or violated - I was not. BUT, like these girls/women, I have (had) become so obsessed with society's idea of beauty, my OCD tendencies, ideas of orderilness, 'perfectionism,' thinness, and the list goes on that I chose to use excessive exercise, food restriction/deprivation as a way to deal... And again like these ladies, I soon learned that what I "thought" I had "control" over now controlled me. Eating Disorders are real and they very serious-- one cannot simply "snap out of." Like these ladies, Anorexia nearly destroyed me mentally, physically, spiritually, socially and intellectually. I learned from and related well to these ladies. I still have a long way to go, but like many who shared their stories, I am aware of that and willing to take it a healthy step at a time. I highly, highly recommend this devotional to anyone battling Anorexia, MD's, Mental Health professionals - or anyone struggling with an eating disorder. It will lift your spirits, learn that you are not alone, that there is a light to lite your path - and you will be so proud once you have finished it. Use this with your youth, students, patients - anyone facing this devastating illness. There IS hope. Start with this today. But also reach out to a professional who can help you medically and otherwise.