Reading is a great way of relaxing and learning. Sometimes it is hard to focus on a book. When you feel restless it's easy to jump from book to book without ever finishing one. The following reviews are of books that people have found helpful in recovery, both from an enjoyment aspect and an informative aspect. Please send us your reviews of the books that have helped you and brought you pleasure. |
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Books Recommended By US for Sufferers and Carers |
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Books Recommended by Sufferers and Carers |
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Sensing The Self by Sheila M Reindl
This is a book written on what recovery is like. I found it
beneficial, in that I could identify with a lot of what was said within the book. It is very clinical-orientated though and is a book that demands your focus. Well worth a read! irishamethyst41@hotmail.com
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The Blue Day Book by Bradley Trevor Greive
This book is full of photos and captions. It is a sweet little book, that by the time you have finished it you won't be able to help but smile. Even on the worst of days this book has the ability to pick you up, even if only for a short while. irishamethyst41@hotmail.com
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Shadow Dancer by Tom Bradby (reading for pleasure)
Truly an excellent book! It is based on the IRA. It is about a member of the IRA who becomes an informer for the other side.
Tom Bradby goes into great detail to describe her struggles with trying to do what is best for her family, despite the difficulties
with that – trying to keep everyone happy. It is a nail-biting, gripping book. irishamethyst41@hotmail.com
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Bulimia: A Guide To Recovery by Lindsey Hall and Leigh Cohn
This book has been one of the best recovery-orientated books that I have read. It gives practical advice, but also, gives a list of things that you can do to help distract yourself, and take yourself away from the food. I think what was good about this book is that not only is Lindsey Hall herself recovered, but is now an expert in the field. It also goes on to give a little of Lindsey Hall's road to recovery. I simply cannot praise this book enough. irishamethyst41@hotmail.com |
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Unless a novel by Carol Shields
If you are a reader and the parent of a sufferer from eating distress, then the novel "UNLESS" by Carol Shields may have alot to say to you. It concerns Reta Winters, a happy forty-four year old mother, whose placid existence cracks open one fearful day when her beloved eldest daughter, Norah, drops out of college to sit on a gritty street corner, silent but for a sign around her neck that reads "Goodness". The effects of this on Reta and her family are similar to those caused by eating distress. The urge to do something, the need to know why and how this terrible thing came about are the same in each case. However, the emotions that dominate the book are love, pain and fortitude, which dominate our lives too, as carers of our hurt and suffering children. The book shows us much of the humanity of our predicament and, by understanding it and sharing it, takes away some of the loneliness.
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Guilt by Association by Susan R Sloane
This is a book, written on the main characters sufferings, and how she dealt with being raped in the 60’s. It explains how the victim had a chance opportunity at revenge, and took the bull by the horns. The author manages to portray the strength of the character with such conviction. It was a book where I got completely wrapped up in the story, as if I was living through the torture myself. I could not help but feel for the character. A compelling read!
irishamethyst41@hotmail.com
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Eating In The Light of The Moon by Anita Johnston
This book shows how myths, metaphors and storytelling can be used as an aid in recovery. The chapters are divided up into what I see as being different stages of recovery. The message of the book, seems to be just to trust your inner self.
irishamethyst41@hotmail.com
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Yesterday, I Cried by Iyanla Vanzant
This is a book, based on the authors own life experiences, and as a consequence, the lessons she learnt. It is about celebrating the lessons of living and loving. Despite the fact that the message within the book, was a positive one I found it quite difficult to read – the authors life experiences were quite heavy, and intense.
irishamethyst41@hotmail.com
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