The Boy Who Loved Apples: A Mother's Battle With Her Son's Anorexia

The Boy Who Loved Apples: A Mother's Battle With Her Son's Anorexia is an extraordinarily heartfelt memoir that delves deep into the harrowing yet hopeful journey of Amanda Webster as she fights for the life of her son, Riche. This poignant narrative explores the challenges of detecting male anorexia, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding eating disorders in boys. Are people aware that boys can suffer from anorexia? This book answers that question as it recounts Amanda's struggle to understand the causes of her son's illness, emphasizing the vital role of maternal instinct and resilience. With 304 pages of gripping storytelling, Amanda candidly shares her experiences, navigating the complexities of medical treatments that often overlook male eating disorders. As a trained doctor and a devoted mother, she provides an insightful perspective on balancing professional knowledge with emotional turmoil, revealing her own battles with doubt and despair. The Boy Who Loved Apples is ultimately a testament to love, hope, and the relentless pursuit of understanding amid chaos. A must-read for parents, educators, and anyone seeking to comprehend the intricacies of living with an eating disorder. This compelling account not only inspires but also educates on the significance of awareness and empathy toward those facing anorexia. Purchase your copy today at Smartfox NZ and join Amanda on her inspirational journey toward healing. Enjoy FREE shipping on this valuable resource!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921922695
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 304


Description:
When it became clear that Amanda Webster's eleven-year-old son Riche was not just a little too skinny but dangerously ill, people were often surprised. Do boys get anorexia? they would ask. And then, How did he get it? That was the question Amanda asked herself, too. She had trained as a doctor; she knew that every disease has a cause. And if her son had an eating disorder, she wondered what the cause could possibly be but something she and her husband Kevin had done - or failed to do? Quick to blame both Kevin and herself, worried about how her two other kids were coping, Amanda also found herself at odds with a medical establishment that barely understood Riche's illness, far less how to treat it. And as she embarked on the long, agonising process of saving her son's life she found herself battling not just Riche's demons but her own. Brave, honest and ultimately uplifting, The Boy Who Loved Apples is a compelling and beautifully written account of life with an eating disorder, and a gritty, moving testament to a mother's love.

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