Recommended Reading   Books Anorexia Nervosa: Finding the Life Line by Patricia Stein RD, MA and Barbara Unell An intimate point of view from recovering anorexics. Preventing Childhood Eating Problems by Jane R. Hirshmann, C.S.W. and Lela Zaphiropoulous, CSW A commonsense approach to healthy eating. Is Your Child Dying to be Thin? by Laura Goodman, M.Ed. A workbook for parents and family members on eating disorders. Making Peace with Food by Susan Kano A workbook to help free yourself from the diet-weight obsession It's Not Your Fault by Russell Marx Comprehensive, medically sound guide to overcoming eating disorders. Things will be Different for My Daughter by Mindy Bingham and Sandy Stryker A practical guide to building self-esteem and self-reliance Surviving an Eating Disorder by Michelle Siegel, Ph.D, Judith Prisman, Ph.D, and Margot Weishel, Ph.D Perspectives and strategies for family and friends. Bulimia by Roberta Trattner Sherman, Ph.D., and Ron A. Thompson, Ph.D. Facts and guidelines for friends and relatives learning to deal with a loved one who has the illness. Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery by Lindsey Hall & Leigh Cohn Offers understanding regarding bulimia as well as a plan for recovery. Body Betrayed: A Deeper Understanding of Women, Eating Disorders, and Treatment by Kathryn J. Zerbe, MD Covers the most important aspects of diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. Eating Disorder Sourcebook by Carolyn Costin, MA, Med, MFCC A clear overview of basic issues. After Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Families and Friends by M. Siegel, J Brisman and M Weinshel, 1997 Dealing with recovery and recovery issues. Gurze Books specializes in eating disorder publications. For an extensive catalog of up-to-date books, professional texts, educational curriculum guides, national organizations, and treatment facilities, write for a free catalog from Gurze Books, PO Box 2238, Carlsbad, CA 92018. Call 800-756-7533 or visit their web site.   Magazines/Articles Starving for Help by Lisa Jennifer Selzman, Mademoiselle, Nov 1997 Real-life True Story: Bulimia Almost Killed Me as told to Sandy Fertman, Teen Magazine, Jan 1997 My Boyfriend Had Bulimia by Stephanie Booth, Teen Magazine, Sept 1997 My Daughter's Dangerous Obsession by Dorine Wilson and Micki Siegel, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Mar 1997 Dying to be Thin by Patricia Hittner, Better Homes and Gardens, Aug 1997 Disappearing Act, Time Magazine, Nov 2, 1998   ABOUT THIS PROGRAM | UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS WHEN IT'S SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT | TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO LEARN MORE | DISORDERED EATING MAIN PAGE BACK TO HEALTHWORKS | RETURN TO TV HOME PAGE © 1999 Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.