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In a medical facility dedicated to treating eating disorders, sixteen-year-old Molly Hoekstra faces the complex demands of nutritionists, physicians, therapists, and fellow patients. Her struggle to meet their expectations while battling her own anorexia defines her hospital experience.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Molly Hoekstra
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