| View Larger Image | Empty: A Story of Anorexia | Paperbackby Christie Pettit (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Revell | | Edition: | Revisedth Edition | | Page Count: | 208 Pages | | Publication Date: | July 01, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 428,532th |
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Product Description
More than five million adolescent girls struggle with eating dis-orders, and more than 80 percent of American women are unhappy with their bodies. Christie Pettit knows these statistics firsthand. As a college student with a tennis scholarship, she found herself eating less and less, compulsively exercising, and spiraling downward in a dangerous battle against anorexia. She was starving--but she didn't know it. Now with a two-color interior, Empty recounts Christie's gripping story, incorporating new statistics, reflections from her journal, and biblical insight. Her candid retelling of her experience shows the spiritual dimension of eating disorders and describes how Christie turned to the Bible as a source of strength and encouragement to help her overcome anorexia. Pastors, parents, counselors, and those battling anorexia--especially teen girls--will find hope and wise counsel in Christie's compelling story. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 1.5 based on 9 reviews)
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Not very good by Lela Kay (NY, USA)  1 Stars
September 10, 2009
Very hard to read..did not get much from this at all...seemed to have no point
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Oops should have read the reviews first by L. Janikowski (Chicago) 1 Stars
November 13, 2008
My review mirrors most others. Not only is it primarily bible verses (which is MY fault for not reading the reviews first) but the layout is so crazy that it's difficult to read. A book should be have a flow to it. Unfortunately this one is chopped up so badly with "journal" images and paragraph comments from others that it's not worth the effort.
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Don't read if you're not ready to recover by A. Powless 1 Stars
May 29, 2008
This book is more about recovering than actually going through the anorexia process. I don't suggest the book if you're not ready to recover. Although, it occasionally gives out some tips and tricks, it's just not worth it. I would recommend reading Wasted by Marya Hornbacher or The Best Little Girl in the World if you're still on your journey to becoming a skinnier you.
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Horrible! by S. Starkey (USA) 1 Stars
May 28, 2008
This book, Empty, is by far-the worst book I have ever read. It is written extremly poorly with no real "story". She is very vague on her journey, no good details, no visuals. More about God than I thought when I purchased it. I couldn't wait to be done reading it. Sorry for the rant, but I hated it. I don't recommend it to anyone. I think the author needs to take a better look at her life and just stick to journaling on her own time...instead of publishing it.
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good book by C. Huard  4 Stars
January 07, 2008
If you want a story or an autobiography as I did than no this is not a goog book. But if you know someone or are domeone who is struggling with anorexia nervosa than this is a good educational and self help book. It contains a strong belief in God which is fine by me. I recommend it for someone who may need help with this topic or may need to help someone else.
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