Mental health related biographies

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The Invisible Girl: A father's heart-breaking story of the daughter he lost
1.  The Invisible Girl: A father's heart-breaking story of the daughter he lost by Peter Barham
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  "A tragic tale of the death of a brilliant writer who suffered from anorexia. It wasn't  a gripping read, but worth it none the less."
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Good Girls Do Swallow
2.  Good Girls Do Swallow by Rachael Oakes-Ash
The list author says:
  "I had a problem with this book as I felt her eating disorder was merely born and maintained for cosmetic reasons. It's pitched as being funny, I cannot remember laughing once!"
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Wasted
3.  Wasted by Marya Hornbacher
The list author says:
  "A graphic insight into the true horrors of eating disorders. It's bravely written with seemingly extreme honesty. Definately worth reading."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

Stick Figure: A Diary of My Former Self
4.  Stick Figure: A Diary of My Former Self by Lori Gottlieb
The list author says:
  "I really loved this book! Instead of the commonly meek, submissive anorectic, Lori is funnily rebelious."
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Don't Ever Tell: Kathy's Story: A True Tale of a Childhood Destroyed by Neglect and Fear
5.  Don't Ever Tell: Kathy's Story: A True Tale of a Childhood Destroyed by Neglect and Fear by Kathy O'beirne
The list author says:
  "This is a disturbing account of what many women suffered in the Mangdalen laundries. The brutality of the nuns astounds me. I find it hard to believe anyone could inflict such cruelty on innocent kids"
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Twilight Children: Three Voices No One Heard - Until Someone Listened
6.  Twilight Children: Three Voices No One Heard - Until Someone Listened by Torey Hayden
The list author says:
  "My favourite of all the Torey books. Three people who don't speak. I defy you not to adore 4-year-old Drake."
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