Boys Get Anorexia Too: Coping with Male Eating Disorders in the Family

Eating disorders are usually associated with females, but there are an increasing number of males affected by anorexia and bulimia. Often, there is a link between male eating disorders and athletic prowess, and the quest for physical perfection can result in damaging behaviours associated with diet, supplements and exercise. This unique and important book combines a mine of information with a readable and engaging case study. The author was shocked and horrified when her son developed anorexia at the age of twelve. Having a research background, she naturally turned her attention to finding out as much as she could about how best to combat this terrifying illness. Her son