From Grey Soup to Gateau

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Summary: I am the author of this book!!
Review: Hello, my name is Anne Beattie, I live in England and I am the author of 'From Grey Soup to Gateau'!!I have suffered with various eating disorders and clinical depression for almost 30 years now, but thankfully I am a whole lot healthier these days and the worst days are past.

SYNOPSIS OF BOOK??. "The six chapters of this 184 page book depict the experiences of Anne Beattie, from her first few months of life to the year she wrote this book at the age of forty. The book tells of her troubled background as seen through the eyes of Anne herself, written from the point of view of the child as each event happened . The whole book is in the first person and it draws the reader through every experience as if they were travelling that road themselves.

It gives a detailed and emotional insight into eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and compulsive overeating, as well as clinical depression and the long term after effects of a traumatic childhood. It will help those who are going through any of the traumas that Anne experienced, as well as helping their families, friends and the medical professionals involved comprehend what are often very misunderstood illnesses......."

I really do hope you enjoy this book and that it helps you on your way towards recovery.
Thank you and best wishes,

Anne Beattie
www.greysoup.tk

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Summary: A brilliant book which touches the soul
Review: I bought this book as my wife has suffered with eating disorders all her life and I was amazed by the way it touched me. I have never truly understood these illnesses before I read this book - never really felt what my wife was going through. But this book explains it ALL in a simple way that touches the soul.The author is more honest about her experiences than I have ever know any other writer to be, and I am sure that anyone who reads her book will come away feeling as if they have been somewhere very special indeed. Highly recommended. Thank you!

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Summary: FINALLY ... THE TRUTH ABOUT ANOREXIA
Review: I read this book - written by an anorexia patient - with growing interest and astonishment. AND reread this a second time as I wanted to be sure, because the events had me so tightly in their grip from the very first pages, as I had almost "eaten" the words, the evolution at the first reading.

My eyes and my spirit had "the immense pleasure" to read about THE TRUTH CONCERNING ANOREXIA, bulimia, etc... AND THE DEPRESSION(S) that is/are attached to it. All of this THANKS TO the fact that this book has been written in a comprehensive way BY A PATIENT WHO MANAGED TO SURVIVE ANOREXIA (+ other eating disorders), WHO HAS FOUND THE BALANCE, THE SOLUTION TO BREAK THROUGH THIS TERRIBLE VICIOUS CIRCLE OF ANOREXIA. For about 30 years she has been living in and with this horror. NOW she is finally able again TO LIVE IN A NORMAL WAY, just like we do. Don't be afraid to read this: the author doesn't juggle, throw with difficult medical terms at all!
What is quite interesting as well is that the book can be read on two different levels, in two ways. Whether as an intriguing biography OR as the history of a person (or of a disorder) who suffered from anorexia, bulimia, depression(s) AND MAKES US CLEAR HOW SHE has been fighting all those years against THE MISERY and finally found the solution, the exact balance... TO SURVIVE those problems. This is a real "PREMIERE" while the other works concerning this/these subject(s) have been written by professionals and/or authors who have never been the victim of this horrible sickness.

THIS BOOK reads like "a train", is very well readable and understandable (the first time I read it in one day and a half...). About "THE PLOT, THE REAL ORIGIN" of anorexia and its consequences you will find here NOTHING MORE THAN THE TRUTH (SURPRISING AS SHE IS !!).
VERY WARMLY RECOMMENDED FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART TO ALL OF YOU: PATIENTS, FAMILY, FRIENDS ... AND PROFESSIONALS. THIS IS A GUIDE THAT YOU WILL CARRY WITH YOU FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE !

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Summary: I am the author!!
Review: My name is Anne Beattie, I live in South Shields, England, I am the author of 'From Grey Soup to Gateau', and I have suffered with various eating disorders and clinical depression for almost 30 years now, but thankfully I am a whole lot healthier these days and the worst days are past.

"SYNOPSIS OF BOOK....... The six chapters of this 184 page book depict the experiences of Anne Beattie, from her first few months of life to the year she wrote this book at the age of forty. The book tells of her troubled background as seen through the eyes of Anne herself, written from the point of view of the child as each event happened . The whole book is in the first person and it draws the reader through every experience as if they were travelling that road themselves.

It gives a detailed and emotional insight into eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and compulsive overeating, as well as clinical depression and the long term after effects of a traumatic childhood. It will help those who are going through any of the traumas that Anne experienced, as well as helping their families, friends and the medical professionals involved comprehend what are often very misunderstood illnesses. "

I hope you enjoy my book and that it helps you towards recovery
Anne Beattie
www.greysoup.tk

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Summary: A (student) philosopher's view on anorexia nervosa
Review: When studying human sciences one has to read the widest variety of literature, be it fiction or not. A good friend of mine recommended me to read this book, as well for my studies as for him to know my thoughts about this topic.
I was grasped instantly by reading the first chapter, but got intrigued very strongly by reading further on. At the university and also amongst friends and fellows we discuss all kinds of human problems; in this case anorexia as well. A few female co-students/friends are suffering from this cruell sickness too. All of them, no matter how hard they tried to recover before, seem to stay turning around in a sort of devilish circle, the same way as is written about by Mrs. Beattie. So I recommended them this book, hoping they will get their full health back again very soon: that's what real good friends are for...

The author uses a very direct style in describing what all she went through since her youth, which makes this writing for certain easily accessible to all readers. This is not the first title I read about eating disorders; the others were from professionals, people with a medical background. However, RIGHT HERE I found out about the EXACT causes and triggers that start up anorexia nervosa, bulimia, etc... A lot of things - KEY ISSUES - I read elsewhere, now seem very, very doubtful to me, especially after having discussed this subject with some reknown doctors, psychiatrists, even fellow students who know more about these topics. And OF COURSE after those several times I had the opportunity to talk and discuss with my "wizard", my good old friend who gave me this book and ... already had done his own research; for his advice ànd for the book I will always be grateful to him.
AT MY TURN, I can recommend this book VERY HIGHLY to all people, especially to those who suffer from eating disorders. For they will see lots of myths broken down and above all how one person, ALL BY HERSELF, found out HOW TO STAY ALIVE and be able to function in society and at home in a normal way. To be read and the word spread!