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Perfect: Anorexia and Me (Hardcover)

by Emily Halban (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Vermilion (6 Mar 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091917271
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091917272
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.8 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 172,396 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Emily Halban developed anorexia in her final year at school. She went on to university at Oxford where her disease took on a powerful dimension. By her final year she was so debilitated that she had to sit her exams in a separate room where she could be fed continuously. With heartbreaking candour and poignant intimacy, Emily vividly chronicles the complexities and inner struggles of living with anorexia. She traces her disease from its elusive origins, through its darkest moments of deprivation, guilt and self-loathing. As she recounts her journey towards recovery, Emily draws us into her raw experience of anorexia, exposing its secrets and dispelling some of the myths that shroud it. Beautifully written and alive with self-awareness, but never self-pity, "Perfect" is an inspiring read that will offer those battling with this all-consuming disease a glimpse of perspective and hope, and help those on the outside to understand more.


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Emily Halban was born in Geneva in 1983 and spent her childhood there before moving to England to study at Oxford University. She graduated in 2004 and moved to London where she now lives. Emily developed anorexia at the age of 16.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars From understanding, now hope. , 5 Sep 2008
By Mrs. Kerry D. Beck - See all my reviews
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I am a counsellor and 'Perfect' is one of the most informative and totally honest books on anorexia that I have read. This book does not back away from reality, and through that reality there is hope for all anorexics. If you are anorexic read this book, if you are a parent or sibling of an anorexic read this book.

Emily Halban, congratulations, it took courage to write this book and you have courage by the bucketful! Kerry x
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply moving..., 24 April 2008
By E. Martin (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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An unmissable read....I found this to be a deeply moving and shocking book - shocking because it gives a rare insight into the mind of someone afflicted by anorexia, who is clearly intelligent, articulate and all-too aware of the enormity of her disease (this absolutely dispels any myth that anorexia is about size zero-style vanity) - and moving because of Halban's painfully honest and intimate account of her deep sadness, struggle and ultimate success. I found myself sharing so many of the same thoughts as Halban about the desire to please and finding the freedom not to be `perfect'. The voices of her family and loved ones at the end of the book - about their struggle with the disease she had - was a brilliant end to a fascinating account.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a touching and thought provoking read, 8 Aug 2009
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i have just read this book in one sitting and i felt compelled to write a review. emilys account of her anorexia and how it affected her life is inspirational.one particular section at the end of the book where all the family and friends write from their perspective is very moving and reduced me to tears. i think i would recommend this book to parents and loved ones as appose to a sufferer themselves(although im sure they would also get something from this book),as it gives a good insight into the illness and will resonate with them.all in all its a beautifully written book and i wish emily and all her loved ones a wonderful future.
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i found this to be an insightful and moving account of the struggles of overcoming anorexia.
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A beautifully written book. Perfect is a moving and informative read. I am certain that this book will help many people affected by anorexia but Perfect will also touch a far... Read more
Published 18 months ago by M. Flaherty

5.0 out of 5 stars A Poignant, Insightful and Inspiring Account
Emily Halban writes a poignant, insightful and inspiring account of her struggle with an illness whose causes are so difficult to pin down and whose physical and psychological... Read more
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