One Life

This book is a heartfelt personal journey of a young woman's struggle and spiritual growth in battling with her eating disorder. Naomi has produced a very open and inspiring account of her struggles and ultimately her full recovery from anorexia.

One Life describes in detail the inner workings of residential treatment, which may be a helpful read for those considering treatment options. The book looks at Naomi's stay week by week, opening each chapter with a positive coping skill. This skill is then described using Naomi's own personal experiences. In particular, the chapters Be Creative, Accept Your Feelings and Be Your True Self all seemed great turning points for Naomi, and included factors that other people with eating disorders could relate to.

Naomi's experiences highlight that recovery can include setbacks and struggles, but with the right support, someone with an eating disorder can change and has the choice to take steps towards full recovery. Naomi's story has been carefully considered so as not to trigger readers' eating disorder behaviours; food is mentioned at times, but in a sensitive way and in a meaningful context.

This is an honest and real account of Naomi's search for recovery, and looks at self-confidence, healthy coping skills, self-belief, self-expression, friendship and the importance of the therapeutic relationship. It affirms that we do only have one life; one life to achieve our goals, one life to live well. This is a truly inspirational journey. One Life can provide hope to any sufferer, carer or professional concerned with an eating disorder.

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