I picked up this book, because I saw it had something to do with an eating disorder. While suffering with anorexia and bulimia, I decided to read the book out of interest. Actually, the book was not just about an eating disorder. It was so much more than that! The author writes about her life, starting from her early teen years, to where she is now. She lived through years of depression, alcohol, and more. The writing is excellent. I could relate to what she wrote so much, it felt like she was me. She wrote about how her relationship with her parents changed drasticaly, and how she would go out with just about any guy just to remain 'popular'. The book has different sub titles, and its great. Towards the end of the book, after she is raped, Shannon decides to change her life around and love her self, her family, and life a lot more. She really inspired me, she says that no one should have to live up to anything anyone else tells them to. That there is no 'perfect body', and there is a partner out there for everyone. She has triggered me to try my best at recovery, and find my true self, as corny or cliche as it sounds. I highly reccomend this powerful novel!

This book was an amazing help to me. I feel like it related to every girl no matter where they are in life. I was going to through a simlular situation, and this made me realize I wasn't alone. I couldn't put the book down because it was so amazing, I read the entire thing in one day at school. Every girl in the world should have a copy of this womans book.

I just bought this book today and I'm so glad I did. As soon as I had gotten through the first chapter I was thinking how much I could relate even if it wasn't with the big things. It's nice to read a story about a girl that's been through so much and has chosen to share with us how she made it. It helps to put a lot of things into persepective and can really open your eyes. I recommend this book to everyone.