Father Hunger
Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

vi

Preface by Craig Johnson, Ph.D.

vii

Introduction

xi

PART 1: The Origins of Father Hunger

1. Father Hunger and the Pursuit of Thinness

21

2. Getting to Know Your Global Girl

31

3. Ten Myths About Fathers, Daughters, and Food

55

4. Fathers as Second-Class Citizens

69

5. Shaky Foundations for Fatherhood

83

6. The Daughter's Dilemma

97

PART 2: The Experience of Father Hunger

7. Damage to a Daughter's Emotions and Identity

113

8. Sexuality, Body Image, and Food

133

9. The Family's Functional Dysfunction

145

10. The Legacy of Loyalty

161

PART 3: The Solutions to Father Hunger

11. How Men Can Overcome Father Hunger

179

12. How Mothers Can Help

213

13. How Daughters Can Cope with Father Hunger

237

14. Impasses in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

257

Epilogue: Why We All Must Prevent Father Hunger

281

Appendixes

Appendix A: Suggested Strategies for Educators

287

Appendix B: Suggested Strategies for Physicians

295

Appendix C: Books and Internet Resources

299

Notes

303

Index

313