Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia
by Marya Hornbacher
Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia by Marya Hornbacher holds a well received rating of 3.99 out of 5, based on 25.5K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 298 pages.
About Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia
Why would a talented young woman enter into a torrid affair with hunger, drugs, sex, and death? Through five lengthy hospital stays, endless therapy, and the loss of family, friends, jobs, and all sense of what it means to be "normal," Marya Hornbacher lovingly embraced her anorexia and bulimia—until a particularly horrifying bout with the disease in college put the romance of wasting away to rest forever. A vivid, honest, and emotionally wrenching memoir, Wasted is the story of one woman's travels to reality's darker side—and her decision to find her way back on her own terms.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Marya Hornbacher |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 298 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Psychology, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.99 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,452 |
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What genre is Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia?
Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Psychology, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia worth reading?
Based on 25.5K reader ratings, Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia has an average score of 3.99 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia?
Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia has 298 pages.
Who wrote Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia?
Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia was written by Marya Hornbacher. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia?
The ISBN-13 for Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia is 9780060858800.0.
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