Dancing with a Demon: The Family Affair of Eating Disorders

When seventeen-year-old Jenna stops eating, her mother is plunged into the dark maze of the often fatal and perpetually mysterious disease of anorexia nervosa. In a fight against time, Valerie has to battle a demon that threatens her daughter's life and her own mental health. As both Jenna's weight and Valerie's hope plummet, a family quickly learns all they can about the least understood mental illness with the highest mortality rate. Offering the unique perspective of the parent, side-by-side with a teenager's revealing journal entries, this riveting narrative explores the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship and how this disease affects one's entire family. For psychologists, educators, teens, and parents everywhere, Dancing with a Demon is a true story that provides hope, understanding, and enlightenment. "I wish this beautifully written and inspirational book had been published during the time I worked with clients who battled eating disorders. A wonderful resource for parents, loved ones and teachers of those who struggle with this demon." -Dr. Kixx Goldman, Psychologist/Author of Speak from Your Heart and Be Heard