“One of the most up to date relevant and honest accounts of one family’s battle with the life threatening challenges of anorexia. Brown has masterfully woven science history and heart throughout this compelling and tender story.” —Lynn S. Grefe Chief Executive Officer National Eating Disorders Association “As a woman who once knew the grip of a life-controlling eating disorder I held my breath reading Harriet Brown’s story. As a mother of daughters I wept for her. Then cheered.” —Joyce Maynard author of Labor Day In Brave Girl Eating the chronicle of a family’s struggle with anorexia nervosa journalist professor and author Harriet Brown recounts in mesmerizing and horrifying detail her daughter Kitty’s journey from near-starvation to renewed health. Brave Girl Eating is an intimate shocking compelling and ultimately uplifting look at the ravages of a mental illness that affects more than 18 million Americans.
