Outside Reading Q1 blog 4

About the Book

Marya Hornbacher’s book is not new, but it is not one that will easily be forgotten. She wrote it in 1998 when she was twenty three. The memoir describes her fourteen years of tug-of-war with her eating disorders. Wasted is a mind-twisting reminder that obsession with weight can kill. It is difficult to read the heart-wrenching conflicts and her disturbing behavior. Her weight “has ranged from 135 pounds to 52, inching up and then plummeting down,” (2). This shows how destructive these diseases can be to your body. Overall, what amazing readers is her insightful mind. “Hospitalized six times, institutionalized once with endless hours of therapy,” (196). She digs into topics that are so personal, that she is an inspiration to all.

In this book, Marya's voice is astounding and really creates visuals for the reader. She doesn't waste time getting to her painful and tramatizing experiances. I feel inspired to help the millions out there suffering with anorexia, bulimia, and other illnesses. It has made me aware of these illesses and the effects they can have on people. I highly suggest reading this book, it was difficult to put down.