Andrea's Voice
Table of Contents

Foreword

ix

Introduction

xii

1. This Lightness of Being

15

2. Magical Notions of Birth

33

3. A Silver Flash of Dragonfl ies

43

4. To Still Be Me

53

5. I Am the Cage—I Am the Builder

71

6. Kiss the Stars and Hug Yourself

91

7. My Body's Ups and Downs

113

8. Eating Like Crazy

131

9. A Place Called Higher Ground

147

10. Jekyll and Hyde, Me and My Body

171

11. Reclaim My Spirit to Nurture My Soul

193

12. The Purple Bunny

215

13. The Brilliant Cleansing Truth

231

14. Angel Face in Full Bloom

243

15. Read Under and Between Lines

263

Epilogue

273

Acknowledgments

275

Appendix:

283

    Possible Characteristics, Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Eating Disorders

283

    Eating Disorder Resources

285

    Related Resources

293