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"Surviving an Eating Disorder has become a classic since it was first published in 1988. It was one of the first books to offer effective support and solutions for family, friends, and all others who are the ""silent sufferers"" of eating disorders. This updated and revised edition provides the latest information on how parents, spouses, friends, and professionals can thoughtfully determine the right course of action in their individual situations. With its combination of information, insight, case examples, and practical strategies, Surviving an Eating Disorder opens the way to new growth and helpful solutions in your relationship with your loved one."

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“Clear, wise, and eminently useful advice. This book offers solid and specific guidelines for understanding and change.” — Harriet Lerner, PhD, author of The Dance of Anger “Deftly written, richly textured . . . Surviving an Eating Disorder is a wide-ranging and balanced book that offers a coherent guide for families and loved ones.” — Michael Strober, PhD, Franklin Mint Professor of Eating Disorders, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA “Surviving is richly respectful of patients and of their loved ones and is truly responsive to real-life situations and conflicts. It’s a wonderful resource that I highly recommend!” — Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic and author of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders “Filled with years of wisdom and hands-on experience, Surviving gives concrete and thoughtful advice to you and your loved one when facing the inevitable challenges of an eating disorder. Keep this important book at your side for specific guidance and care to allow for the best possibility of change—both with the eating disorder and your relationship with the person you love.” — Jenni Schaefer, author of Life Without Ed, Almost Anorexic, and Goodbye Ed, Hello Me “A significant and important update to a comprehensive gold standard book—bravo!” — Judith Ruskay Rabinor, author of A Starving Madness: Tales of Hunger Hope and Healing in Psychotherapy and The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother “Well-organized and extensive . . . reasonable and practical suggestions provide numerous insights into helpful changes which can be tried by parents, spouses, friends, and even the identified patient.” — Vivian Meehan, former president, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders “With clarity and compassion, Surviving an Eating Disorder provides much-needed advice for anyone with a loved one who’s struggling with food and weight. I highly recommend it.” — Ricki Lake “The best answers to the hardest questions about eating disorders are found in this great book.” — Kristen Haglund, Miss America 2008

Clear, wise, and eminently useful advice. This book offers solid and specific guidelines for understanding and change. - Harriet Lerner, PhD, author of The Dance of Anger Deftly written, richly textured . . . Surviving an Eating Disorder is a wide-ranging and balanced book that offers a coherent guide for families and loved ones. - Michael Strober, PhD, Franklin Mint Professor of Eating Disorders, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Surviving is richly respectful of patients and of their loved ones and is truly responsive to real-life situations and conflicts. It's a wonderful resource that I highly recommend! - Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic and author of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders Filled with years of wisdom and hands-on experience, Surviving gives concrete and thoughtful advice to you and your loved one when facing the inevitable challenges of an eating disorder. Keep this important book at your side for specific guidance and care to allow for the best possibility of change-both with the eating disorder and your relationship with the person you love. - Jenni Schaefer, author of Life Without Ed, Almost Anorexic, and Goodbye Ed, Hello Me A significant and important update to a comprehensive gold standard book-bravo! - Judith Ruskay Rabinor, author of A Starving Madness: Tales of Hunger Hope and Healing in Psychotherapy and The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother Well-organized and extensive . . . reasonable and practical suggestions provide numerous insights into helpful changes which can be tried by parents, spouses, friends, and even the identified patient. - Vivian Meehan, former president, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders With clarity and compassion, Surviving an Eating Disorder provides much-needed advice for anyone with a loved one who's struggling with food and weight. I highly recommend it. - Ricki Lake The best answers to the hardest questions about eating disorders are found in this great book. - Kristen Haglund, Miss America 2008

Filled with years of wisdom and hands-on experience, Surviving gives concrete and thoughtful advice to you and your loved one when facing the inevitable challenges of an eating disorder. Keep this important book at your side for specific guidance and care to allow for the best possibility of change-both with the eating disorder and your relationship with the person you love. -- <strong>Jenni Schaefer, author of <em>Life Without Ed</em>, <em>Almost Anorexic</em>, and <em>Goodbye Ed, Hello Me</em></strong><strong></strong> The fourth edition of Surviving an Eating Disorder brings family and friends the authors' exceptional expertise through its compassionate, detailed cases that shed light on the complexities of eating disorders and on the nuanced, challenging family and interpersonal dynamics that may arise. This book is richly respectful of patients and of their loved ones and is truly responsive to real-life situations and conflicts. It's a wonderful resource that I highly recommend! -- <strong>Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic and author of <em>Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders</em></strong> A significant and important update to a comprehensive gold standard book-bravo! -- <strong>Judith Ruskay Rabinor, author of <em>A Starving Madness: Tales of Hunger Hope and Healing in Psychotherapy</em> and <em>The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother</em></strong><br/> Deftly written, richly textured . . . Surviving an Eating Disorder is a wide-ranging and balanced book that offers a coherent guide for families and loved ones. -- <strong>Michael Strober, PhD, Franklin Mint Professor o</strong><strong>f Eating Disorders, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA</strong>

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Michele Siegel, Ph.D., initiated the idea for this book and was co-founder with Judith Brisman of the Eating Disorder Resource Center. She died in 1993. Judith Brisman, Ph.D. (left), the director of the Eating Disorder Resource Center, is on the faculty of William Alanson White Institute and has a private practice in New York City. Margot Weinshel, M.S.W. (right), is on the faculty of the Ackerman Institute for the Family, is a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychiatry of NYU Medical School, and has a private practice in New York City.

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