Letting Ana Go by Anonymous. Expected to be Published by
Simon Pulse on June 4, 2013. 256 pages (hardcover). Source: Edelweiss (for review). My Rating: 5/5 Stars.
In the tradition of Go Ask Alice and Lucy in the Sky, a harrowing account of anorexia and addiction.She
was a good girl from a good family, with everything she could want or
need. But below the surface, she felt like she could never be good
enough. Like she could never live up to the expectations that surrounded
her. Like she couldn’t do anything to make a change.
My Review
This book was amazing. It took me deeper into the world of anorexia.
I know people who have suffered from eating disorders, myself being one
of them, but never really knew what went through the mind of a person
suffering with anorexia. Ana keeps a food diary given to her by her
cross country coach and tracks her weight and the day's events. At the
beginning, you see her weight stay within a 5 pound range, between 130
and 135, which is healthy for a girl of her height (5'7"). Through the
story, she gains a love interest and teams up with her best friend,
Jill, in restricting their calories. They become obsessed with exercise,
low calorie budgets, and weighing themselves every day.
While
reading "Letting Ana Go", I was exposed to the wonders of hip bones,
thigh gaps, and rib cages. Apparently you can only be beautiful if you
have all of these characteristics present. That's what Ana and Jill had
themselves believing.
I feel that this is a must read for
everyone, not just teen girls. Parents should especially read it. They
need to know that to many girls, looks are everything and they will go
to great lengths to achieve the ultimate body. This book is a sure tear
jerker. It took me on a ride. I absolutely loved everything about it.
