![]() ![]() These observations combine with the emotional honesty of an 11 year old, and a wit and intelligence rare in even adult memoirs.” The Examiner Sunday Magazine (Australia) “When Lori Gottlieb was 11 years old, she started writing in a diary about the world around her. “ Gottlieb is so keen an observer that even the saddest parts have some humor.” The Los Angeles Times “Ultimately triumphant… perceptive about the hypocrisy of a culture in which womanhood meant starving and endless self-obsession. ‘Did I have a disorder, or was my behavior the result of a larger disorder all around me? …who or what was ‘disordered’?’ Good question. ![]() “Surprisingly upbeat, thanks to the author’s wry observations and hilarious accounts of life … Gottlieb takes you through the frustration of being a young woman bombarded by an abundance of conflicting messages. “Gottlieb is full of surprising insights.” The San Francisco Chronicle ![]() “Poignant… Gottlieb is dead-on about society’s irrational attitudes toward women’s bodies.” The Washington Post Book World “ Compelling… Hopefully, Gottlieb will stand as a patron saint for girls vulnerable to eating disorders and the adults who should be caring for them.” Booklist Funny, touching, and absolutely gripping.” The Boston Globe ![]()
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