This was a fascinating read it’s all about her battle with anorexia. Ali is very intelligent, from a stable loving family and everything should be good. Despite this the mental illness not only appeared but took control. The way the anorexia makes her behave, the little things that it demands of her and they way that they combine in a subtle way at first or as she tries to recover makes this a fascinating view into the illness. 20% of anorexia sufferers die either from starvation or suicide. Ali makes an important point that when some is 5 stone it’s so much harder than if it’s treated when they are a healthier weight often looking good to everyone else is when the mental symptoms are worst. Everyone should read this book.
