Beautiful Light: Overcoming Severe Anorexia

"Still in awe and with a quiet sense of relief, I returned to the adult psych unit the following day, changed."

Cassandra was not expected to survive anorexia, let alone make a complete recovery, but she did. Beautiful Light, therefore, offers a message of hope. Not the typical "recovery is possible" message-although that is certainly true. Remarkably, Beautiful Light speaks of a life-giving hope. Hope that light can break through, inner life can be found and holistic recovery can prove absolutely worthwhile.

Whether you have anorexia, are a health professional or a caregiver, Cassandra's story and insights on anorexia, spirituality and recovery, will cultivate understanding and impart tangible hope. Cassandra believes, "No one is beyond help, and everyone is worthy of it. Irrespective of how bleak it may seem, there's an incredible path full of life before each of us."

Review Quotes:

"Beautiful Light is a powerful journey of resilience and recovery. Authored by a survivor, it offers invaluable insights, practical strategies and compassionate guidance for those battling anorexia. With a blend of personal anecdotes and lived expertise, this book is a beacon of hope, highlighting the path towards self-love and healing. Its empathetic approach fosters understanding and empowers individuals to embrace nourishment, both physically and emotionally. Beautiful Light is not just a book; it's a lifeline for anyone navigating the turbulent waters of anorexia, offering solace and strength on the road to recovery."

Alison Buttenshaw, Author of Out of the Shadows, Lived Experience and Life Coach.

"As a nurse who has cared for people with eating disorders and educated clinicians in treating people with eating disorders for many years, Beautiful Light has reminded me that above all, 'holding the hope' is the most important message we must give our patients, their families and the health professionals who will at times when dealing with anorexia feel utterly hopeless. Cassandra is honest, optimistic and generous, as she shares her experiences and insights focusing on the whole person, andthis is where her spirituality is felt by the reader. It is my privilege to have read Cassandra's book, and I wholeheartedly recommend Beautiful Light."

Bridget Mulvey, Clinical Nurse Consultant for Eating Disorders at InsideOut Institute, Sydney.

"An amazing resource for anyone wanting to understand more about anorexia. I highly recommend Beautiful Light to individuals tormented by an eating disorder and to those desperately trying to help. I too have recovered, in my case, from bulimia. Like Cassandra, I know the importance of feeling heard, understood and not alone and that hope, healing and life can be found. Cassandra is brave to share her story and struggles while offering true hope, practical steps and an anchor to hold on to. I believe this book will bless anyone who reads it."

Maxine Vorster, Author of Hidden Hunger, Inspirational Speaker and Christian Counsellor, Switzerland.

"I loved reading, Beautiful Light. It was so raw and real, but mostly for me, as a general practitioner, it helped me to understand a patient's perspective much better than I ever had before. Thank you, Cassandra, for being so honest and raw; and for the hope you offer all sufferers that this illness can be overcome. May your future always remain bright."

Doctor Libby Sutton, General Practitioner, Atune Health Centre, Newcastle.

"Cassandra's story is a brave, honest, heartfelt and ultimately hopeful message for all who suffer with an eating disorder and those who provide care and support. Her spirituality is a beacon of light that literally emanates throughout and in doing so, reinforces for the reader the possibility of social and emotional wellbeing. A personal and profoundly resonating book I am proud to endorse and recommend."

Bronny Caroll, Carer and Advocate for Eating Disorders, Australia.