Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate, 9781839976995
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Diverse voices shatter eating disorder stereotypes in a powerful, hopeful anthology.

Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate

Stories of Illness, Hope and Recovery from Diverse Voices

$39.84

  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    20 February 2024

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Summary

Eating disorders know no boundaries. They don’t discriminate.

Every story of living with an eating disorder is unique. Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate brings together thirty-one of them, each tackling the stereotypes and misconceptions about what eating disorders look like and who they impact.

Athletes, activists, directors, models, health professionals, and more share their experiences of eating disorders, including binge eating disorder, bulimia…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781839976995
ISBN-10:1839976993
Author:Dr Chukwuemeka Nwuba, Dave Chawner, Marilyn Okoro, Selina Tossut, Sam Layton, Bailey Spinn, Nigel Owens, Dianne Buswell, Smriti Mundhra, Megan Jayne Crabbe
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:20 February 2024
Weight:340g
Dimensions:214mm x 138mm x 24mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate has and will continue to start conversations. This inspired book dismantles stereotypes and stigma, validates the vast range of experiences in eating disorders, and provides sound evidence to spur necessary improvements in training, representation, and awareness… For people who have been or are currently affected by an eating disorder, this is a book that will make you feel seen. This book will change lives. – The LancetEating Disorders Don’t Discriminate is a glorious book that not only serves to show the wide ranging impact of eating disorders, but also brings these experiences to life through giving a voice to people who may not have seen themselves represented in eating disorder dialogue until now. An important, refreshing and essential read. – Cara Lisette, CBT therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and author of The Eating Disorder Recovery JournalEating Disorders Don’t Discriminate is an essential book that doesn’t just focus on the medical or scientific aspects of disordered eating, but rather plants its roots in the humanness of it all. A humanness that is most often missed in conversations like these – and is desperately needed to be felt by anyone who has battled an eating disorder or helped a loved one on their own journey. – Zach Stafford, Tony Award-winning producer of A Strange LoopThe work of Dr Chuks and Bailey is so incredibly important for highlighting how eating disorders can affect any gender, race, age or ethnic background and addresses the myths and misconceptions when it comes to eating disorders and their presentation. – Dr Hazel Wallace, Sunday Times Best-Selling Author and Founder of the The Food MedicAre we aware of the myriad presentations of eating disorders or do we, like many, tend to see them predominantly as the problem faced by thin, white, cisgender girls? This book tells the stories of a range of people who do not fit the stereotype and, because of this, either did not realise they had a disorder or were unable to friend help until they were firmly in its group… A good book for anyone interested in learning more about eating disorders. – Therapy Today - Rachael Sharrad MPACP, child and adolescent psychotherapist

About The Author

Dr Chukwuemeka Nwuba

Chukwuemeka “Chuks” Nwuba is a London-based medical doctor, with a particular interest in eating disorders. He was voted on the list of Powerful Media’s Top 10 Black Future Leaders 2017-18. He is a member of the Association of Black Psychiatrists, Clinical Lead for Mind of the Student charity and Co-Founder of ed/md, the UK’s first eating disorders conference for medical students.

Bailey Spinn is a musician and social media influencer. Her point of view videos on TikTok have gained her over 13.7 million followers, along with over 3.1 million on YouTube. Throughout her career, she has been featured on Allure Magazine’s YouTube, New York Post, USA Today, and ET Canada. She has eating disorder lived experience and uses her platform to raise awareness and collaborate with organizations such as National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA).

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