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Summary:
Janie was a person that faced many struggles in her life that she was not able to cope with. She could not talk to anyone about it and would eventually resort to throwing up. At first she felt disgusted but then after several times she feels some kind of escape from it all when throwing up. There is no mention of the problems she was facing at first, only the incident where she ruins her sister's wedding reception. The reader goes through the rehab she attends at the Golden Slopes, the people she meets and interacts there, and the sessions she goes through with her parents and the group. The group is divided into two: the bulimics (Janie is in that group) and the anorexics. Janie does not think it is necessary to be there and highly believes she can control it. She starts to realize little by little how it affects her and the people she is with that love and care for her.
Janie was a person that faced many struggles in her life that she was not able to cope with. She could not talk to anyone about it and would eventually resort to throwing up. At first she felt disgusted but then after several times she feels some kind of escape from it all when throwing up. There is no mention of the problems she was facing at first, only the incident where she ruins her sister's wedding reception. The reader goes through the rehab she attends at the Golden Slopes, the people she meets and interacts there, and the sessions she goes through with her parents and the group. The group is divided into two: the bulimics (Janie is in that group) and the anorexics. Janie does not think it is necessary to be there and highly believes she can control it. She starts to realize little by little how it affects her and the people she is with that love and care for her.
Reviews:
Janie moves from denial of habitual bulimia to release back to her regular routine in only three weeks. Her parents are loving, her family is loyal, and her friends are forgiving. The universality of Janie's blindness to her own behavior is clearly portrayed, as is her later insight into her destructive choices. Drinking and sexual situations are necessary to the plot and are described realistically. This is a worthy addition to the current books on the topic for its relatively lighter touch and accessibility.
Edwards, C. (2009, July). Eating disorders. [Review of the book Purge, by S. Littman]. School Library Journal, 55(7), 8. Retrieved from http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com
Impressions:
This book seemed very real to me and felt like I was part of the story. Little did I find out when reading the author's information that the author herself went through bulimia. It must taken a lot of courage to write a book that I am pretty sure brought some memories from the past. This helps others to understand how some people fall into this addiction and try to help in some way.
Janie moves from denial of habitual bulimia to release back to her regular routine in only three weeks. Her parents are loving, her family is loyal, and her friends are forgiving. The universality of Janie's blindness to her own behavior is clearly portrayed, as is her later insight into her destructive choices. Drinking and sexual situations are necessary to the plot and are described realistically. This is a worthy addition to the current books on the topic for its relatively lighter touch and accessibility.
Edwards, C. (2009, July). Eating disorders. [Review of the book Purge, by S. Littman]. School Library Journal, 55(7), 8. Retrieved from http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com
Impressions:
This book seemed very real to me and felt like I was part of the story. Little did I find out when reading the author's information that the author herself went through bulimia. It must taken a lot of courage to write a book that I am pretty sure brought some memories from the past. This helps others to understand how some people fall into this addiction and try to help in some way.
Suggestions:
Since this book talks about eating disorders, the school nurse can discuss the dangers of anorexia and bulimia while starting up a group debate. This will give them a chance to voice their opinion and be able to defend it.
Since this book talks about eating disorders, the school nurse can discuss the dangers of anorexia and bulimia while starting up a group debate. This will give them a chance to voice their opinion and be able to defend it.
Bibliography:
Littman, S. (2009). Purge. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
Littman, S. (2009). Purge. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
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