Marya Hornbacher è celebrata per la sua schietta esplorazione della psiche umana, approfondendo le complessità della malattia mentale e dei disturbi alimentari. Le sue narrazioni affrontano temi di lotta, trasformazione e la presenza duratura della speranza, spesso attingendo a esperienze profondamente personali. La prosa di Hornbacher è elogiata per la sua cruda onestà e il suo potere evocativo, creando connessioni empatiche con i lettori e plasmando la loro comprensione della salute mentale. La sua abilità narrativa e il suo stile lirico l'hanno affermata come una voce vitale nella letteratura contemporanea.
L'autrice si racconta in una spietata autobiografia dalla quale emerge la gravità dei suoi disturbi alimentari. I suoi problemi con il cibo, iniziati nell'infanzia, si aggravano con l'adolescenza: oscillerà per anni fra bulimia e anoressia. A 26 anni, quando scrive il suo romanzo, ha finalmente imparato a chiedere aiuto, ad accettare il suo corpo e le inevitabili sfide della vita
A searing, unflinching and deeply moving account of Marya Hornbacher's personal experience of living with bipolar disorder.
Marya Hornbacher, author of the international best-sellers Madness and Wasted, offers an enlightening examination of the Twelve Steps for those with co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders.In this beautifully written recovery handbook, New York Times best-selling author Marya Hornbacher applies the wisdom earned from her struggle with a severe mental illness and addiction to offer an honest and illuminating examination of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous for those with co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders.Relaying her recovery experiences, and those of the people with whom she has shared her journey, Hornbacher guides readers through the maze of special issues that make working each Step a unique challenge for those with co-occurring disorders.She addresses the difficulty that many with a mental illness have with finding support in a recovery program that often discourages talk about emotional problems, and the therapy and medication that they require. At the same time, Hornbacher reveals how the Twelve Steps can offer insights, spiritual sustenance, and practical guidance to enhance stability for those who truly have to approach sanity and sobriety one day at a time.
A captivating and unique literary novel exploring love, obsession, and strong women, by the acclaimed author of Wasted.
Exploring the complexities of faith, Marya Hornbacher provides a thoughtful perspective for those grappling with belief in God. Her narrative delves into the emotional and philosophical dimensions of spirituality, inviting readers to reflect on their own beliefs and uncertainties. With a blend of personal insight and broader contemplation, this work serves as a guide for anyone questioning their faith or seeking a deeper understanding of spirituality.
Mein Leben mit einer bipolaren Störung
Ein Sturm, der tief in das Innere einer bipolaren Störung führt und alles verändert, was man weiß In Marya Hornbachers Kopf ist alles anders: Plötzliche Euphorie wird von einer Flut dunkler Gedanken abgelöst, seit ihrer Kindheit wird sie von wahnhaften Episoden verfolgt. Verzweifelt versucht sie, ihre heftigen Stimmungsschwankungen zu kontrollieren, doch weder Hungern, gefühlloser Sex, Selbstverletzen durch Ritzen oder übermäßiger Alkoholkonsum verschaffen ihr die gewünschte Erleichterung. Der Wahnsinn zerstört sie fast. Erst als sie längst erwachsen ist, erhält sie endlich die richtige Diagnose: bipolare Störung. Marya Hornbacher kämpft sich langsam aus ihrem Tief und es gelingt ihr, ein zugleich schwieriges und schönes Leben zu führen, in dem sie auch Liebe und Geborgenheit findet. Schonungslos offen und eigenwillig erzählt sie, wie es ist, im eigenen Selbst gefangen zu sein – und trotzdem zu kämpfen. »Humorvoll, scharfsinnig und selbstbewusst ... Eine Geschichte, die man unmöglich aus der Hand legen kann.« The New York Times »Mit [einer] intimen Offenheit und schockierenden emotionalen Kraft […] führt uns Hornbacher durch ihr Labyrinth der psychologischen Dämonen.« Elle
Het dramatische verhaal van een jonge vrouw over haar strijd tegen anorexia nervosa
