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Overcoming overeating
First published 1988 · 316 pages
An earnest, supportive guide to understanding appetite and breaking the cycle of compulsive behavior.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting down with a supportive, knowledgeable counselor who is deeply invested in helping you break free from cyclical struggles. The pace is steady and deliberate, allowing the reader to absorb its practical frameworks and motivational insights without feeling rushed. Grounded in the self-help traditions of its era, the text maintains an earnest, encouraging tone that balances clinical understanding of appetite disorders with accessible, everyday language. The mood is reflective and serious, yet ultimately hopeful, creating a safe space for introspection. It is a book designed for readers who are tired of feeling trapped by compulsive behaviors and are seeking a structured, compassionate path toward self-acceptance and lasting behavioral change.
- Mood
- reflective
- encouraging
- grounded
- Tone
- earnest
- supportive
- instructional
- motivational
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- breaking compulsive cycles · understanding appetite · behavioral change · self-acceptance
- The writing
- Clear, practical, and structured, balancing clinical insight with accessible, motivational encouragement.
- The arc
- Moves from the frustration of compulsive cycles toward a sense of empowered self-understanding and behavioral freedom.
- Who it's for
- Readers looking for a serious, supportive, and structured approach to healing their relationship with food and compulsive behaviors.
Content notes
- discussions of disordered eating
- compulsive behaviors
- obesity
About the book
"Original edition published in 1988 by Addison-Wesley."--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-275) and index.
Description from Open Library.
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