Book of Hope
Stories of love, courage and recovery from families who have battled eating disorders

"When it finally struck me how sick our daughter was, I almost collapsed. We had just come home from a doctor's appointment (the second in 8 days) and it was suddenly crystal clear how rapid and uncontrolled her weight loss was. She wanted to go back to school after the appointment and somehow I drove her there, but as soon as she was out of sight, I started crying. By the time I got home, I was shaking uncontrollably, my lips were numb, I couldn't feel my fingertips and I wasn't sure if my legs would carry me up the steps. "

These are the opening sentences of my book about families overcoming eating disorders, "Book of Hope".  It describes a difficult day in mid-April 2012. That's almost exactly three years ago and we have traveled so very far in three years.  We have learned so much, as a family, about eating disorders, about ourselves, and about each other. We have grown stronger, healthier and more aware.  


Writing the book was  a powerful reminder of how  connection, compassion and generosity  can overcome shame,  fear and despair. 

You can order the book through Amazon in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. 
If you live in Edmonton, Alberta, it is also available through Audrey's Books, TIX on the Square and the Edmonton Public Library.
If you would like to see Book of Hope at your public library, suggest it to your local librarian.