Gr 8 Up-Considering the glut of material published on this subject, Strada's contribution is better than average, due to its organization, approach, and illustrations. The author takes a straightforward, informative approach, uncluttered by the "authentic first-person narratives" that frequently mark such books. She covers anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, approaching her work in an integrated manner. Rather than devoting a chapter to each problem, she treats them as three diverse expressions of the same underlying psychological distress. She first describes these disorders, then explores their causes, risk factors, and effects before moving on to treatment and prevention. Suggestions for further reading and help are appended. Black-and-white photos show young people who appear to be experiencing the symptoms described, lending authenticity to the presentation without being heavy-handed. Nancy J. Kolodny's When Food's a Foe (Little, Brown, 1998) offers much more in-depth treatment and personalizes the information with a "you are not alone" approach.-Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
