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A girl who suffers from anorexia nervosa battles to overcome the societal pressures and internal demons that fuel her condition. Her journey is fraught with physical and emotional challenges as she tries to maintain her weight while dealing with the torment of her own thoughts and the judgment of others. The novel explores themes of self-harm, body image, and the internal struggle with food and weight control.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Ivy Ruckman
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