{"product_id":"life-without-ed-how-one-woman-declared-independence-from-her-eating-disorder-and-how-you-can-too-paperback","title":"Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJenni Schaefer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 10th Anniversary Edition of the book that has given hope and inspiration to thousands who are dealing with eating disorders\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"If you or someone you love has an eating disorder, this is the book to read.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Dr. Phil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJenni had been in an abusive relationship with Ed for far too long. He controlled Jenni's life, distorted her self-image, and tried to physically harm her throughout their long affair. Then, in therapy, Jenni learned to treat her eating disorder as a relationship, not a condition. By thinking of her eating disorder as a unique personality separate from her own, Jenni was able to break up with Ed once and for all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspiring, compassionate, and filled with practical exercises to help you break up with your own personal E.D., \u003ci\u003eLife Without Ed\u003c\/i\u003e provides hope to the millions of people plagued by eating disorders. Beginning with Jenni's \"divorce\" from Ed, this supportive, lifesaving book combines a patient's insights and experiences with a therapist's prescriptions for success to help you live a healthier, happier life without Ed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 10th anniversary edition features a new afterword as well as sections devoted to family, friends, and supporters; how treatment professionals can use the book with their patients; and men with eating disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Of all the great books written on eating disorders, none has had a wider reach than \u003ci\u003eLife Without Ed\u003c\/i\u003e. Those suffering have found connection and hope, family members have found understanding and empathy, professionals have learned from it and praised it. It will remain a classic for decades to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Michael E. Berrett, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, psychologist; CEO and cofounder of the Center for Change; coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSpiritual Approaches in the Treatment of Women with Eating Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[\u003ci\u003eLife Without Ed\u003c\/i\u003e] was the first [book] to teach readers that they can not only separate from their eating disorder, but also disagree with and disobey it. I wholeheartedly recommend this witty, hopeful guide to patients, carers, professionals, and anyone else who wants to understand what it's really like to live with an eating disorder and ultimately triumph over it.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Jennifer J. Thomas, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, assistant professor of psychology at the Harvard Medical School; co-director of the Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This uplifting book's intimate inner dialogue has energized countless young women--and men--in their own recoveries from eating disorders.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Leigh Cohn, MAT, CEDS\u003c\/b\u003e, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eMaking Weight: Men's Conflicts with Food, Weight, Shape \u0026amp; Recovery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jenni is truly a remarkable woman. She unselfishly shares her struggles and triumphs in something that will probably affect all of us in one way or another in our lifetime. Her candid and inspiring story will truly help those suffering from their own \"Ed.\" I feel privileged to know her and her story.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Jamie-Lynn Sigler\u003c\/b\u003e, actress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Infused with humor, rich in vivid imagery, and deeply compassionate, this book brings hope to those who suffer from eating disorders, offering them creative tools.\" -- \"David B. Herzog, M.D., professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School \" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jenni's quick wit and brilliant honesty are an inspiration to anyone trying to divorce themselves from an eating disorder ... an accessible, helpful must-read!\" -- \"Lindsey Hall, author of Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJenni had been in an abusive relationship with Ed for far too long. He controlled Jenni's life, distorted her self-image, and tried to physically harm her throughout their long affair. Then Jenni met psychotherapist and author Thom Rutledge. He taught her how to treat her eating disorder as a relationship, not a condition. By thinking of her eating disorder as a unique personality separate from her own, Jenni was able to break up with Ed once and for all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspiring, compassionate, and filled with practical exercises to help you break up with your own personal E.D., \"Life Without Ed\" provides new hope for the disorders that plague millions of women and young girls. Beginning with Jenni's \"divorce\" from Ed, this supportive, lifesaving book combines a patient's insights and experiences with a therapist's prescriptions for success to help you live a healthier, happier life without Ed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenni Schaefer\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally known writer and speaker whose work has helped change the face of recovery from eating disorders. Appearing regularly on national radio and television, she is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGoodbye Ed, Hello Me\u003c\/i\u003e. Recently she has collaborated with Harvard Medical School to coauthor \u003ci\u003eAlmost Anorexic\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the chair of the Ambassadors Council of the National Eating Disorders Association. An accomplished singer\/songwriter, Jenni lives in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.jennischaefer.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThom Rutledge \u003c\/b\u003e is a psychotherapist and the author of \u003ci\u003eEmbracing Fear: How to Turn What Scares Us into Our Greatest Gift.\u003c\/i\u003e For more information, visit thomrutledge.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 12, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403203506481,"sku":"9780071422987","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/cWQzdmdvek0yS2o1RGxKYXRWd0NtUT09.webp?v=1768912788","url":"https:\/\/www.welibooks.com\/products\/life-without-ed-how-one-woman-declared-independence-from-her-eating-disorder-and-how-you-can-too-paperback","provider":"Welibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}