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Name: Wasted
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)
Author: Marya Hornbacher

Marya Hornbacher recounts her personal struggle with anorexia nervosa and bulimia, charting five prolonged hospitalizations, endless therapy sessions, and the erosion of family, friendships, and employment. She examines how personal, familial, and cultural factors intertwine to fuel her eating disorder. Through candid reflection, Hornbacher illustrates the devastating impact of her condition and her eventual decision to reclaim her life.

First publish date: 1998

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Marya Hornbacher

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