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Thin Girls by Diana Clarke
5.0

I have an eating disorder and I've never felt more seen by a book. This isn't a book meant to trigger, rather to help an audience understand what it's like to have an ED. We follow Rose, an anorexic struggling to exert control over her life in a rehabilitation center. And through this we journey to discover the trigger for Rose's disorder while we grapple with themes of sexuality, abuse, and codependence.

This book touches on the influence of social media and the male gaze on body image, the societal pressure to always be thinner, and how toxic relationships can shape your views. Ultimately this book was so powerful and helped me understand myself better.