Diary Of An Exercise Addict (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
This was not compelling, there was no thread of self-reflection to help the reader make sense of this retrospective: she seemingly was well, then worse again, then well again for no cause (which I realize may have been the exact truth... but you're writing a memoir! Tell the reader what's going on from your present perspective and at least help us make sense or get something out of this book...) and it was disorienting and confusing. And not in a compelling, day-in-the-life-of-a-disorder kind of way. For those interested in recovery tools, look elsewhere. This book is a diary of the self-involvement of eating disorder. Consequently, due to the irrational nature of eating disorders, the recollection is frankly crazy and at times nearly obsessive. That Ms. Friedman was able to so well compose her experience is laudable, and a testament to her character as a recovered individual. This book is excellently communicates what it means to be disordered by its writing style and the author's recurrent hectic, obsessive, achievement driven thoughts.
What do You think about Diary Of An Exercise Addict (2008)?
An interesting insight on what exercise addiction is and how is relates to anorexia and bulimia.
—kennadynychole
Alright, but in no way exceptional in the world of memoirs.
—Me111111
Typical. Interesting perspective on exercise bumimia.
—Lorac5
