Insatiable is an astonishingly moving story of four teenage girls whose shame, fear and confusion compel them to binge, purge and refuse to eat in misguided attempts to feel safe and in control of their lives.   This incredible, imaginative story, written in episodic format, is based on real case histories and tells a true-to-life story through character-driven vignettes. Insatiable will envelop readers in the personal and seemingly tangible worlds of each of the main characters. What makes this novel so forceful and vibrant is the way Eliot weaves her story through dynamics that inform these friendships and the therapy that helps them address their pain and fears.   For every teen trapped in this seemingly endless cycle, and those who simply enjoy reading about real life issues (i.e. teen bestsellers Speak and Smack), Insatiable is a must-read.

Insatiable: The Compelling Story of Four Teens, Food, and It's Power

Teen & Young Adult

Eliot, Eve

Literature & Fiction

Demco Media

Ravenous (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Turtleback

Insatiable (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

Ravenous is the eagerly anticipated sequel to Insatiable, nominated for Best Books for Young Adults 2002 (Booklist). Ravenous depicts the wide range of difficulties in growing up in America by exploring the journeys of three young women and two young men. Phoebe, the size-sixteen dreamer, finally gets a boyfriend and readers witness her euphoria and her fear during a particularly fragile time of life. Samantha, the anorexic perfectionist, faces difficult challenges with both her boyfriend and her father, and continues to struggle with an inability to eat more than lettuce and apples. Hannah, the bulimic lesbian, has a romantic awakening inviting readers to observe ways in which she holds back and ways in which she grows. Billy and Scott, two young men who appear briefly in Insatiable, play more prominent roles in Ravenous. Eating and body-image still play a part of the story, but are by no means its major focus. In Ravenous, the courageous young heroines and heroes are faced with a broader range of concerns-they face struggles with boyfriends, girlfriends, betrayal, parents, even themselves. Ravenous will be irresistible to any young person who has ever endured a night of loneliness, suffered the trauma and pain of rejection or a crushing disappointment, or despaired over the fear of never fitting in. It is both timely and timeless.

Ravenous: The Stirring Tale of Teen Love, Loss and Courage

Contemporary

What is it about shopping that makes it at once so appealing and so anxiety producing? The opportunity for self-knowledge is both seductive and frightening. But the same self-knowledge that enables us to choose just the right handbag and leads us to making confident shopping decisions allows us the experience of our own nature and, finally, a sense of being all right. Therefore, learning how to shop mindfully, in a way that enhances self-awareness-even if only to acknowledge that one's self needs some work-can help a person find the peace that has always seemed just out of reach. This book will show readers how to do just that, and provide encouragement and inspiration every step of the way. Included are short anecdotes from women interviewed by Eliot, depicting different aspects of the shopping experience, along with suggested practices to help readers stay in the present. Divided into short, easy-to-read sections that cover a wide array of topics, this fits-in-a-purse-size book is jam-packed with useful information and delivered with empathy, wisdom and a loving sense of humor. By learning to shop more mindfully, readers will discover how to better understand themselves and find fulfillment. They will find ways to connect with that image in the mirror, and know without hesitation how to dress her and furnish her home and celebrate her-and most important, how to trust her. Through that trust, readers will find what they have been shopping for, searching for and longing for . . . increased self-awareness. For every reader who has thrown up her hands in despair for lack of time or inclination to meditate or practice yoga, this book is a must-read that shows why a jaunt to the mall offers as great an opportunity for self-discovery and soul-enrichment as a Himalayan mountaintop.

Attention Shoppers: The Woman's Guide to Enlightenment Through Shopping

Self-Help

Self-Esteem

Insatiable is an astonishingly moving story of four teenage girls whose shame, fear and confusion compel them to binge, purge and refuse to eat in misguided attempts to feel safe and in control of their lives. This incredible, imaginative story, written in episodic format, is based on real case histories and tells a true-to-life story through character-driven vignettes. Insatiable will envelop readers in the personal and seemingly tangible worlds of each of the main characters. What makes this novel so forceful and vibrant is the way Eliot weaves her story through dynamics that inform these friendships and the therapy that helps them address their pain and fears. For every teen trapped in this seemingly endless cycle, and those who simply enjoy reading about real life issues (i.e. teen bestsellers Speak and Smack), Insatiable is a must-read.

Insatiable: The Compelling Story of Four Teens, Food and Its Power

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

HCI Teens

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