Eating Disorders Resources

This reading list contains mostly general interest titles within the field of eating disorders. Please inquire if you are a patient in the practice, and would like additional recommendations for books that address your particular situation.

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Talking to Eating Disorders: Simple Ways to Support Someone with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, or Body Image Issues

by Jeanne Albronda Heaton, Ph.D., and Claudia J. Strauss (New American Library, 2005).

Are you struggling with encouraging your family member to get help for their eating disorder? Worried you will say the wrong thing? This guide will help you express yourself in ways that are comfortable for both you and your loved one.

 
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Does Every Woman have an Eating Disorder? Challenging our Nation's Fixation with Food and Weight

by Stacey M. Rosenfeld, Ph.D. (Siena Moon Books, 2014).

Questioning the culture of "thin."

 
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The Ritteroo Journal for Eating Disorders Recovery

by Lindsey Hall (Paperback, 2013).

A beautifully illustrated journal with inspirations and prompts to help you organize your thoughts.

 
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Your Dieting Daughter

2nd edition by Carolyn Costin (Routledge, 2013)

Explains what is happening inside the mind of a person with an eating disorder. Costin tells her own story, as well as highlighting the recovery paths of some of the patients she has treated.

 
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Intuitive Eating

Revised edition by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch (St. Martin's Press, 2012).

A classic how-to guide to free yourself from dieting.

 
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The Gifts of Imperfection

by Brené Brown (Hazelden Publishing, 2010).

Although not specific to eating disorders, Brown's philosophy of self-love, acceptance, vulnerability, and authenticity will be of interest to those who are working to heal from an eating disorder, and their loved ones.

 
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Embody: Learning to Love Your Unique Body

by Connie Sobczak (Gürze Books, 2014)

Learn how to have a better relationship with your body.

 
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Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders

by Jennifer Gaudiani MD (Routledge, 2019)

The title of this book comes from the common experience of people who suffer from eating disorders, who don't think they are "sick enough" to begin treatment. Demystifies medical complications of eating disorders. Written by an internist and eating disorders specialist.