| |   What
People Are Saying About the
You Are Not Alone Books:
Recovery
IS Possible,
also for YOU!!
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| "Truly inspiring" "To
know that others have struggled just as much, and that they cannot 'only' survive,
but thrive and live a better life, is truly inspiring." |
Ashley P. from BC, Canada,
is in recovery from anorexia
She encourages others to find their voice,
and
never give up on themselves |
| "Don't give
up five minutes before the miracle!" "This is a powerful
collection of hopes, dreams, despair… and victories! They are all war stories,
written by survivors. Thank you to Andrea and to each of the people who share
their journeys with eating disorders. I started this book and read it all the
way through. It reminded me of so many of the stages that I went through for
thirty years, struggling with my eating disorder all alone. Back then, no one
talked about it, and I had no role models to know that recovery is even possible!
Well, now I am living proof that it is… and that life can be fabulous once you
give up "Perfect!" If you or someone you know needs help, please speak up and
tell someone. Don't settle for less than wonderful in your life. And don't
give up five minutes before the miracle!" |
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Barbara Niven. Actress, Speaker, Coach, and
Eating
Disorder Victim turned Warrior www.barbaraniven.com
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| "Recovery
is possible" "Collection of Hope: This book
was written by a vast variety of individuals who have recovered or are in strong
recovery from eating disorders. The book contains poetry, testimonies, artwork,
and inspirational thoughts. The book is very, very powerful! I would highly
recommend this to anyone who has struggled even the slightest bit with food or
self image concerns. The best part is that along with the book exists an
online support network and monthly newsletter. This online newsletter is the richest
in content that I have ever subscribed to. The author, Andrea Roe, is personally
invested in the lives of everyone who chooses to share their story with her! Recovery
is possible." |
Angela C, from the US, is in recovery from
eating disorders and depression |
| "There is Hope" "Andrea
is a voice of Hope for so many in the barren wilderness of the bondage of an eating
disorder. Read these stories and be encouraged; you will see the journey
of healing can be made! Andrea brings us all together so we remember we are
not alone. There is Hope." |
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Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D., CEDS. Bestselling Author,
Speaker,
Therapist, and Founder of The Center
for Counseling and Health Resources www.aplaceofhope.com
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| "I am not
alone" "I believe many people suffering with eating disorders
ask one question in common: 'If Recovery is Possible.' Seeking an answer is somehow
easier than taking the necessary steps towards recovery! Over the last four years
I have been a constant reader of Andrea Roe's work! Her writing and knowledge
of Anorexia, Bulimia and other associated eating disorders are not only useful
but also inspirational. Now with Andrea's second book You Are Not Alone, Volume
2, comes more inspirational readings; perfect for anyone suffering, recovering,
or supporting someone with an eating disorder. I personally recommend Andrea
Roe's work, as she has been a shining star in my own personal battle with Anorexia.
Andrea, I am forever grateful to you for helping me find the right path
on my road to recovery and reminding me that I am, in fact, Not alone!!" |
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Kara, 20, from Australia,
is in recovery from
anorexia |
| "Eating disorders
can be beaten" "You Are Not Alone, Volume 2, is another
healing dose of comfort to all those struggling with eating disorders. It provides
readers with inspiration and hope for recovery, even from the darkest places.
The stories give readers a chance to relate to those who completely understand
what it is like to fight an eating disorder every single day. Most importantly,
this book sends out the message that eating disorders can be beaten and there
is always support available to win the fight!" | |
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Danielle L. from PA is in recovery from eating disorders
She
is learning to take things one day at a time and lives by the quote: "Just when
the caterpillar thought the world was over...
it became a butterfly" |
| "This book and CD should be in
every
treatment center" "Andrea Roe's Volume 2 of You
Are Not Alone and CD companion is a wonderful gift to everyone who has ever
encountered, suffered, and recovered from an eating disorder. Through music, prose,
and poetry this book and CD give all suffering with eating disorders inspiration
and clarity to seek recovery. As a person who has struggled and recovered
with an eating disorder, reading this book inspired me to become more aware of
my own recovery. Andrea Roe's book gives many different voices to eating disorders
and this book and CD will make those who are in the midst of struggling know 'They
are not alone.' This book and CD should be in every treatment center." |
| "Written
proof that eating disorders
can and will be beaten" "This
book is formed by truly inspirational 'artists' in their own right. Whether it
be through a story, poem, visual art and/or music, You Are Not Alone, Volume
2, conveys its message throughout. This reassuring and comforting,
'real life' book reaches out to all those battling with, and in recovery from,
an eating disorder, reminding them that there are other people in this world who
are experiencing similar struggles and that they ARE NOT ALONE! Messages
of joy shine throughout this book, providing its readers with inspiration and
hope to begin/continue along their path to recovery --within it is written
proof that eating disorders can and will be beaten and that RECOVERY is POSSIBLE!" |
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Stephanie, a student from North Wales, UK,
is
in strong recovery from an eating disorder
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| "This book
is a safe place" "It really touches my heart to know that
I am not the only one fighting with my recovery from an eating disorder.
You Are Not Alone, Volume 2, also gave me new hope and courage to keep
on with my recovery. This book is a safe place you can come to when you are having
an awful day, one of those days of fighting your eating disorder." |
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Carly
Cochran, 26, from Atlanta, Georgia,
is in recovery from bulimia and binge
eating
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| "Darkness
of this terrible disease can be turned into a life filled with freedom and love" "Andrea
Roe's You Are Not Alone, Volume 2 is a book filled with compassion, hope,
dreams, desires, honesty and motivation. The stories, poems, artwork and music
envelop the reader and carry them into the heart and soul of each individual.
This book shows us that the darkness of this terrible disease can be turned
into a life filled with freedom and love. It shows us recovery IS possible
and all of us can get there." | |
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| Cheryl Kerrigan.
Author,
Speaker,
Eating Disorder Survivor
www.cherylkerrigan.net
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| "Life is
worth fighting for" "You Are Not Alone is long
overdue. As a survivor/activist myself, I have steadily maintained that if I could
heal from anorexia and bulimia, depression and anxiety disorder, literally anyone
can heal. Now, here in the pages of You Are Not Alone, an international
chorus of courageous fighters spreads this life-saving, life-giving message to
any woman who needs to hear it. The stories shared here show us all that there
are as many paths to recovery as there are unique souls walking that path.
But that does not in any way dilute the fundamental truth – that any woman
who wants recovery badly enough - from whatever holds her down - will FIND A WAY.
We are strong. We are wise. And we are ALL beautiful, just as we are. So if you
are out there, fighting your way through to hope, read this book and don’t
give up – life is a choice, and your life is so worth fighting for! much love" |
| "I will be
recommending
You Are Not Alone to my clients" "I
have treated eating disorders for 20 years and the one thing I know for sure is
that no one can recover from this destructive disease alone. And so the title
of this book certainly got my attention. You Are Not Alone
is an amazing gift waiting for anyone who is suffering with an eating disorder.
This diverse collection of creative expression --- in prose, poetry and visual
arts --- has the power to break through the barriers of isolation and deliver
genuine hope to the reader's doorstep. Andrea Roe and her courageous co-creators
offer inspiration, identification, and practical guidance that can make a real
difference in readers' lives. It is a book that offers a variety of perspectives
to demonstrate how individuals experience eating disorders and eating disorder
recovery in unique and personal ways. Readers will not only be supported in their
efforts to recover, but they will also very likely be inspired to put pen to paper
or brush to canvas so that they too can creatively express their struggles and
their triumphs in recovery. I will be recommending You Are Not Alone
to my clients and workshop participants for some time to come." |
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Thom Rutledge, LCSW. Psychotherapist, Author of "Embracing
Fear: How to Turn What Scares Us Into Our Greatest Gift" and Co-Author
of "Life
Without Ed
- How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You
Can Too" |
| "These stories
give hope
to those who are struggling" "I was truly
inspired by the women who had the courage to share their stories in You are
Not Alone, Volume 2. In sharing their journey to recovery, these stories give
hope to those who are struggling and serve as an important reminder of the
incredible strength that can be found in recovery." | |
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-- Kelley Arao, Eating Disorders Therapist
Abbotsford
Mental Health, Canada |
| "You are
not alone" "You Are Not Alone comprises a collection
of short stories, poems and images, wich all give insight into personal feelings,
thoughts and fears of 34 women, suffering from eating disorders. The stories are
as variable and unique, as the ways, the women have chosen to overcome the eating
disorder and strike a new path back to life. Very often the feeling of hopelessness
leads to isolation, and isolation very often kills any ray of hope. I very much
hope and believe that the book will reassure others suffering from eating disorders,
to overcome isolation and keep fighting their way back to life - you are not alone!
Every story is unique and communicates hope, every author is telling
a passage of a singular life, each contribution encourages to keep on fighting,
and the continuous message precisely is what is said in its title: you are
not alone." | | |
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Miriam. Editor in Chief at
Hungrig-Online.de,
the biggest German internet-forum on eating disorders |
| "Recovery
from an eating disorder is possible" "The courage and
strength in each of the poems, stories, musical lyrics and artwork are both heartbreaking
and stirring at the same time. By compiling this book of writing, Andrea is
offering to those still struggling a ray of light, understanding and, above all,
hope, that recovery from an eating disorder is possible. Congratulations on
such a wonderful resource!" |
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Lori Henry. Dancer, Actress and Author of
Silent
Screams. Lori struggled with bulimia for
five years and is now recovered.
| | | "Eating
disorders can be beaten" "I am sure this book will
provide much needed support and help for sufferers of these misunderstood disorders.
It is always important to show that recovery is possible and that eating
disorders can be beaten." |
| "There is
always hope" "You Are Not Alone, by Andrea Roe,
is a compilation of the writings of women of varying ages. It has been written
to provide insights, encouragements, and support to those that now struggle with
an eating disorder. This book has also been written in order to raise awareness
on eating disorders that stem from abuse.
Each of the stories are
written in a detailed manner. They each carry with them some strong emotions.
Yet, it is a book I feel will help other women. These women write of the
horrors of abuse and the effects it had on their eating habits. Each of them carries
a story that has the capability to touch the hearts of those struggling with eating
disorders and such. "Painted Desert," by Geri Karlstrom, tells
the readers that although they are struggling, there is always hope. In
essence, it is the hope that she runs to and finds courage. Jessica Beal wrote
a poem titled, “Future?” In this poem, she writes of how everything looks to the
loved ones of the woman. She writes from their perspective and talks of hope once
again. I recommend this book to any person that has ever had to deal
with an eating disorder, as well as to their loved ones. The women that have
written their stories in this book are truly courageous, for they have taken but
a moment to sit down and write of encouragement, hope, and courage. " |
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Kelli G. Deister. BellaOnline's
Child Abuse Editor
Author of three books on domestic violence and abuse,
including Embracing
the Storm: Jewels for Victims of Domestic Violence |
| "I cannot
say enough about
how this book has helped me." "Andrea
Roe's book, You Are Not Alone, Volume 2, is all inspiring, ever helping
us to remember we are truly not alone in fighting whatever eating disorder
we may struggle with or even have overcome. The book is a collection of different
writings and art from people going through the same struggles. It gives me
hope when I'm struggling, to hear how others were able to overcomes their disorder.
I know for me to hear from others' hearts who have gone through the same things
and some who have overcome gives me hope, and I can pick up and read when I
feel no one could possibly understand what I'm going through. Each
writing is so precious, and there's something for everyone with some that
will touch a very strong cord in you. As you flip through the pages, the more
you can see how eating disorders, self-injury, etc. had tried to steal our voice
that we had had all along. Once we are able to let go of whatever destructive
pattern we have going on in our life, then the true healing begins. We may
find joy we have never felt before, maybe actually just 'feel' for the first time
or in a long time. The book also comes with a CD full of songs that
are healing for the mind as well as the soul. I cannot say enough
about how this book has helped me. It takes you through the ups and downs
of individuals' struggles, but leaves you with a feeling of hope that not only
are you not alone, but that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I think it would be awesome if there were more things out there like this,
instead of things that are only going to hurt us or break us down (i.e. some magazines
and television shows). All the best to everyone who contributed to make this book
possible. My hope is everyone who picks this up and reads it will be blessed
as I have, to continue in recovery or to get help if needed." |
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Jana R. L., Singer, Songwriter, Poetry Writer and
Eating Disorder Advocate in her twenties from Alabama |
| "Journeys
to happier, healthier lives" "This book is an unflinching,
no-holds-barred collection of the writings of women affected by eating disorders.
I applaud the bravery and creativity of this compilation's contributors, as they
describe their own journeys to happier, healthier lives." |
| "You can
life ED (eating disorder) free" "This is the book
which has helped me to FINALLY get into recovery after battling for eleven years
with bulimia.... Andrea Roe's 'You Are Not Alone' is an invaluable tool for
those suffering with an Eating Disorder (ED) of any nature, and also for their
loved ones and supporters, as it will help them to understand the confusing and
dangerous nature of the condition. Through the very real experience of
over 30 unique and inspiring women from all over the world, including the author
herself, the book illuminates the truth: Recovery IS possible and you can live
life ED free, appreciating the beauty of youself as a person, and the possibilities
and opportunities of the world around you! The frank and personal accounts,
poems and artwork show how from some of the lowest points imaginable, these
amazing women were able to start and succeed on their journey back to well
being - in body and mind!I really cannot recommend this book enough! |
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Shelly, from the UK, is in recovery from bulimia. |
| "I recommend anyone touched directly
or indirectly by an eating disorder
to read this book" "You
Are Not Alone is a unique compilation of stories, poems, art and even song
lyrics from women suffering or recovering from eating disorders and related issues.
What this wonderful collection of women amply illustrates is the global nature
of the problem and how it does not discriminate by race, age or indeed gender.
The author Andrea Roe has given a voice to women of all ages and from countries
across the globe including the US, Canada, Netherlands, UK and New Zealand to
name a few.
Each story is different in its circumstances yet similar
in the passion and emotion that flows from words born out of the pain and isolation
each contributor has suffered and yet these poignant stories and poems combine
to convey a message of strength, courage and hope. The title "You
Are Not Alone" speaks for itself. This chorus of strong voices will provide
other sufferers out there with a real sense of community and that there are others
who understand and share their burden. This book, which may be disturbing
at times for those who do not understand the complexity of the various manifestations
of eating disorders, will leave the reader with a different perspective on those
that suffer. These women are not weak victims, they are strong survivors. They
deserve our admiration for the inspiration they provide. I recommend anyone
touched directly or indirectly by an eating disorder to read this book and feel
the power of these wonderful women.
As Whitney Johnson proclaims
in her poem "Dear Enemy" - "You will not win oh enemy of mine,
I will fight you until the end." |
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Jocelyn Golden.
Author of "Learning
To Be Me
- My Twenty Three Year Battle with Bulimia" |
| "You can life ED (eating disorder)
free" "This is the book which has helped me to FINALLY
get into recovery after battling for eleven years with bulimia.... Andrea
Roe's 'You Are Not Alone' is an invaluable tool for those suffering with an Eating
Disorder (ED) of any nature, and also for their loved ones and supporters, as
it will help them to understand the confusing and dangerous nature of the condition.
Through the very real experience of over 30 unique and inspiring women
from all over the world, including the author herself, the book illuminates the
truth: Recovery IS possible and you can live life ED free, appreciating
the beauty of youself as a person, and the possibilities and opportunities of
the world around you! The frank and personal accounts, poems and artwork
show how from some of the lowest points imaginable, these amazing women were
able to start and succeed on their journey back to well being - in body and
mind!I really cannot recommend this book enough! | |
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Shelly, from the UK, is in recovery from bulimia |
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order a copy of
You Are Not Alone, Volume 2
(plus free
Companion CD),
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