“Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia” is an autobiography written by an American author and freelance journalist, Marya Hornbacher when she was twenty-two, detailing her fourteen year struggle with eating disorders. Marya begins her autobiography by informing readers why she decided to write her story. Her primary intention is to inform public about her illness and her decision to get recovered. Furthermore, Marya stresses that she disagrees with the common beliefs and stereotypes about eating disorders. She explains that eating disorder cannot be simply cured as many people assume, instead it needs immense amount of effort, desire, and time to recover.
As a further matter, Marya opens her personal story that she already felt the …show more content…
On the other hand, “Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia” by Marya Hornbacher accurately depicts brutally honest image of eating disorders-anorexia and bulimia, that it’s horrific and frightening. Marya looks carefully into her childhood, her teenage years, her adult life, relationship with her volatile family, and her own detachment from herself as a woman in a man 's world. More specifically, Marya tells the story of dealing with her anorexia and bulimia over a course of many years, including the multiple hospitalization and therapy. As a woman from a culture where children are bred to be brilliant, in both studies and physically appearance, I was able to relate to Marya’s feeling of insecurity, isolation, being in complete denial, and not wanting to change. As Marya readily admits, her book does not offer any solutions to how one should do to recover from eating disorders. However, her life story alarms many people that eating disorder is not an illness that could be recovered in a short period of time; it needs one’s effort, time, attention, and support from peers. All in all, I would give 4.5 stars to this autobiography because Marya has done an excellent job of portraying her journey to self-destruction and starvation, which alerts and supports those who may suffer eating disorder or those who share similar experiences as …show more content…
Teachers or counselors should observe their students to identify warning signals, mentioned earlier. Then, they should help the students to receive treatment. Before making the decision to refer the student to a professional who can assess and treat the disorder, the teachers should consult the student and parents first. Because individuals with eating disorders are likely to deny their symptoms of eating disorder, it is crucial for the teachers to approach them in an understanding and supportive manner. For example, demonstrating support and concern, expressing empathy and understanding, and telling the truth will allow students to confront. In addition, students like Marya, who are under the age of 18 may be unable to make rational decisions relating to their well-being due to starvation- thus, either the teacher or the parents of the children should help make the decision for these students to seek
As a further matter, Marya opens her personal story that she already felt the …show more content…
On the other hand, “Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia” by Marya Hornbacher accurately depicts brutally honest image of eating disorders-anorexia and bulimia, that it’s horrific and frightening. Marya looks carefully into her childhood, her teenage years, her adult life, relationship with her volatile family, and her own detachment from herself as a woman in a man 's world. More specifically, Marya tells the story of dealing with her anorexia and bulimia over a course of many years, including the multiple hospitalization and therapy. As a woman from a culture where children are bred to be brilliant, in both studies and physically appearance, I was able to relate to Marya’s feeling of insecurity, isolation, being in complete denial, and not wanting to change. As Marya readily admits, her book does not offer any solutions to how one should do to recover from eating disorders. However, her life story alarms many people that eating disorder is not an illness that could be recovered in a short period of time; it needs one’s effort, time, attention, and support from peers. All in all, I would give 4.5 stars to this autobiography because Marya has done an excellent job of portraying her journey to self-destruction and starvation, which alerts and supports those who may suffer eating disorder or those who share similar experiences as …show more content…
Teachers or counselors should observe their students to identify warning signals, mentioned earlier. Then, they should help the students to receive treatment. Before making the decision to refer the student to a professional who can assess and treat the disorder, the teachers should consult the student and parents first. Because individuals with eating disorders are likely to deny their symptoms of eating disorder, it is crucial for the teachers to approach them in an understanding and supportive manner. For example, demonstrating support and concern, expressing empathy and understanding, and telling the truth will allow students to confront. In addition, students like Marya, who are under the age of 18 may be unable to make rational decisions relating to their well-being due to starvation- thus, either the teacher or the parents of the children should help make the decision for these students to seek