For anyone with a personal, professional, or academic interest, Dr. Shepphird’s 100 Questions and Answers About Anorexia Nervosa provides a concise, jargon-free reference to the most pertinent questions and issues in the complex world of eating disorders. Based on the latest research as well as current, effective clinical practices, it is destined to become the essential reference for clinicians, patients, and family members. The book’s clear information and sensitive treatment make it invaluable as a genuine source of insight and information for those dealing with anorexia nervosa.
— Dr. Marie Duran, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist Founding Member, Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program;
Kaiser Permanente, Redwood City, California
Having gone through anorexia myself, I have read nearly every book on the subject that I could find over the past 20 years. 100 Questions and Answers About Anorexia Nervosa held my interest to the end and I learned aspects about the disorder that I never knew or considered. Dr. Shepphird addresses the key questions about anorexia with a mix of sound, scientific objectivity and real compassion. Here is someone who really understands, and bridges the shame and embarrassment factors so common in eating disorders. These are exactly the questions that would have been of most help to me when I was struggling in the disease. This book provides understanding and hope to those who suffer, as well as guidance, direction, and resources for recovery.
— Lynn Bjorklund athlete, recovered from anorexia
100 Questions and Answers About Anorexia Nervosa is full of good information. It is practical and easy to read and it answers many of the most frequently asked questions in an easy to understand, non-judgmental, and straightforward way. It should be on the bookshelf of every high school and public library in the country; it should be made available to all clinicians, educators, and community members who work with youth. Parents and loved ones should be given a copy when they are just beginning the journey into recovery from anorexia. Thank you Dr. Shepphird!
— Kitty Westin
Founder, Anna Westin Foundation
(now the Emily Program Foundation)
President, Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action
Comprehensive, solid, detailed, very well researched, and well written, 100 Questions and Answers About Anorexia Nervosa provides the most up to date treatment approaches and explains clearly what individuals and families
should know in trying to find treatment for themselves or their loved one. The emphasis here is on realistic, positive solutions. The author has a masterful command of this serious illness and through questions and detailed answers,
Dr. Shepphird gives the reader a vast fund of knowledge, and most importantly hope, in tackling and resolving this disorder at a personal level.
— Richard Sherman, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Tarzana, California
Past President, California Psychological Association
An extremely enlightening book, 100 Questions and Answers About Anorexia Nervosa is going to be a wonderful resource for eating disorder patients and their families. It is easy to read, very informative, and goes over many of the
most common questions that are asked by people about anorexia nervosa and eating disorders with added beneficial information.
— Ellen Reiss-Goldfarb, RD
Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist
Los Angeles, California
