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Gaining: The Truth about Life After Eating Disorders

In 1979, Liu penned the groundbreaking memoir Solitaire, in which she described her battle with anorexia. Now, three decades later, Liu shares her story and those of her peers who are still struggling to understand the role anorexia and bulimia have played in their lives.

Subject
psychologyhealthbiographyself-help
Themes
mental healthfeminismfoodwomenmedical
Setting
USA
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 301 pages

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