Skinny Girl: A Journey Through Anorexia

My heart is so full after reading this book. I was completely absorbed by the true story. Body image is such an issue for so many women and girls today and this book breathes God’s truth and life into an area so often controlled by the media and the world. Told in an honest, raw but beautiful, way, I believe this book was inspired by God and is mu...Read MoreRead more about My heart is so full after reading this

ch needed. I felt as though my heart was wrenched out and put back in again as I journeyed with the author and experienced God’s healing and redemption. So many things in the book resonated with me and I know they will resonate with so many others and be used by God as part of their healing. This is a high quality, world-class book and I’d love to see it reach as many people as possible. I can’t speak highly enough of it. Read LessRead less about My heart is so full after reading this

Eating disorders and other self-destructive behaviours are too common in our society. And sadly, for those suffering such disorders, it's the opposite for healing. Those who suffer anorexia nervosa are more likely to not survive past the age of 25 years-unless there is healing, which is rare. That's why this book is so powerful. It offers hope. In...Read MoreRead more about Eating disorders and other

fact, it declares that full healing is possible. And the author doesn't do this from an academic standpoint, she does it as one whose lived experience testifies to it. The book is easy to read. Brown draws the reader into her experience so that we can begin to understand what it is to live with such a disorder; to live with the insecurities, the shame, the guilt and constant self-doubt. The author's openness and vulnerability are evident throughout the book, as is her faith. Skinny Girl is a testament to her faith, her resilience and her bravery. Read LessRead less about Eating disorders and other

Bold, sensitive and illuminating. The author invites us to understand what it is to live with an eating disorder and all the accompanying complexities such as shame, insecurity and patterns of self-destruction. There is a little bit of the familiar for all of us in this story, whether we identify with the struggle or with those looking on and feel...Read MoreRead more about Bold, sensitive and illuminating. The

ing helpless. More than 1 million Australians suffer from eating disorders, and anorexia nervosa has the highest death rate of any mental illness. Which is why I’m happy-dancing on the inside, praising God that the author has demonstrated the gumption to testify not only to the pain of that place, but also to the fact that full healing is absolutely possible. Read LessRead less about Bold, sensitive and illuminating. The

Thoroughly enjoyed reading Skinny Girl. A personal recount of overcoming anorexia, this book allows the reader to apply principals to any struggle they may be going through or know others who are going through. A great tool for anyone who has young people in their lives to bring education and awareness of anorexia.
An encouraging book of frien...Read MoreRead more about Thoroughly enjoyed reading Skinny

dship, forgiveness and faith. Read LessRead less about Thoroughly enjoyed reading Skinny