Monday, October 10, 2011

Author to discuss eating disorders

Source: http://qconline.com

Author Harriet Brown will discuss body image, disordered eating and eating disorders at the Quad Cities Eating Disorders Consortium meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Rogalski Center at St. Ambrose University, Davenport.

Ms. Brown's work has been published in the New York Times Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, Health, Glamour, Vogue and other publications. Her radio essays can be heard on NPR's "All Things Considered" and "To the Best of Our Knowledge."

A frequent contributor to the Tuesday New York Times science section, she specializes in issues that affect women and children. Her latest book, "Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorexia (William Morrow)," recounts her family's efforts to help their oldest daughter recover from anorexia nervosa.
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If you or a loved one is in recovery from an eating disorder, what can you share from your journey or experiences that might be an encouragement to others who are facing something similar?

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