The Body Betrayed: A Deeper Understanding of Women, Eating Disorders, and Treatment

by Kathryn J. Zerbe

This sensitive look at the complex causes and treatments of eating disorders, written by a leading authority interlaces clearly written clinical discussion with personal stories about individuals who have valiantly engaged in recovery. Topics include: body image, sexual abuse, feminism, athletes, medical complications, nutrition, obesity, chemical dependency, and more.

Genres: Mental Health, Psychology, Nonfiction

447 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zerbe has deep understanding of the complex psychological binds people with EDs can struggle with. The best book I've read - humanistic, psychoanalytic bent, with an appreciation for the various schools of therapy that may prove helpful. Case studies provide deeper insight into all topics Zerbe covers.

A must read for anyone touched by eating disorders.

[Jamie Jessop]

I'm reading this book for a project in my counseling class. It seems like it is going to have a lot of good information in it. We shall see....