This Mean Disease

Growing Up in the Shadow of My Mother's Anorexia Nervosa

Autori

• Daniel Becker

Parametri

• 194 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Autobiografie e memorie
• Biografie e pensieri
• Disturbi Mentali
• Saggistica
• Salute mentale

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The narrative explores the profound effects of anorexia nervosa on family dynamics, focusing on Daniel Becker's childhood memories intertwined with his adult reflections. He vividly depicts his mother's three-decade battle with the disorder and its tragic culmination. The story delves into the emotional turmoil faced by Daniel and his brothers as they navigate their loyalty to their mother while recognizing the necessity of distancing themselves for their own well-being. This intimate account highlights the complexities of love, loss, and the struggle for survival amidst a family crisis.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

(In brossura)