Lynn Hamel

What are You Running from? Lynn Hamel

The blurb

Some people eat very little and exercise a lot. You could say obsessively so. Is this really a problem? Most of us tend to eat too much anyway.

As with all things in life, it?s about getting the right balance. Extreme under-eating and over-exercising is not just being obsessive, it is a very serious medical condition. One that can be deadly.

Whether you give it a name or not, this condition needs to be recognised by family, friends and teachers. This is why the author chose to write about her own experiences with anorexia.

Who is it for?

This book is about raising awareness of eating disorders amongst primary school-aged children. It can also be used to broach the subject with a child you suspect has an eating disorder. "What are you running from?" is not a medical book. It is a catalyst for discussion of the social and emotional aspects of eating disorders.