288 pages (paperback) '02

An official publication of the Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous fellowship, this text presents all of the information that A.B.A. regards as vital to full recovery. It offers explanations of the addiction model, reliance on a Higher Power, and a thorough 12-Step Program, which was originally adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. In addition to explaining the steps and how to use them, 13 women tell their own stories of recovery. May be used by individuals or as a guidebook for group meetings.

CONTENTS:

Part I: The Program of Recovery

1 – A Doctor’s Viewpoint
2 – Joan’s Story
3 – About Eating Disorders
4 – The Loonie Theory
5 – The Iceberg Theory
6 – Step Zero—Identifying the drug
7 – Getting Sober
8 – Three Strikes at the Iceberg: Steps One, Two, and Three
9 – Melting the Iceberg: Steps Four Through Seven
10 – The Next Level of Change: Steps Eight, Nine, Ten
11 – Fully Awakened: Steps Eleven and Twelve
12 – The Fellowship of A.B.A
13 – The Tools of Recovery
14 – Why the Traditions?
15 – To the Family

Part II: Here Are Our Stories

1 – Mary Beth’s Story: From an “I” to a “We”
2 – Mary’s Story: The Healing of a Family
3 – Gwen’s Story: Willpower Was Not Enough
4 – Emma’s Story: In God’s Hands
5 – Gwyneth’s Story: Saving Grace
6 – DJ’s Story: Why So Hard, God?
7 – Lara’s Story: Another Lifetime
8 – Rachael’s Story: I Am Enough
9 – Rita’s Story: I Tried to Do it Alone
10 – Cindy’s Story: Both Sides of the Coin
11 – Joelle’s Story: Running for Freedom
12 – Denise’s Story: Journeying With My Higher Power
13 – Donna’s Story: When I Asked for Help