Review of Ascending the Fourteener of Recovery
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Review of Ascending the Fourteener of Recovery
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ascending the Fourteener of Recovery" by KC Tillman and Bryn Tillman.]
As a medic, I have encountered the ugly side of mental health on several occasions. Indeed, the biggest majority are not diagnosed, and even those diagnosed face numerous challenges in terms of available literature and stigmatization. This greatly influences the outcomes negatively. To be honest, I have never encountered anorexia in my few years of practice. This indicates people have little knowledge about the condition and how to deal with it.
Ascending the Fourteener of Recovery by KC Tillman and Bryn Tillman was an eye-opener for me, and I believe it will be for many others who do not have any experience with anorexia as a condition.Bryn struggles with eating, anxiety, and depression. These conditions deteriorate rapidly until she is diagnosed with anorexia. The book takes us through Bryn's journey from losing control to recovery in a six-week program. Afterwards, Bryn joins college, and we get to see her do many things despite the challenges.
Bryn's mother is there for her during her recovery. She makes meal plans for her daughter and encourages her all the way. She is facing challenges, such as the fear of losing her daughter to this awful condition. Her coping skills are something the reader will want to find out. This book is a wealth of information and a must-read.
One of the most admirable aspects of this book is its factual basis. It is different from just reading any literature on anorexia. This book takes you through the inner emotions and life of a family who fought the disease and won. I also loved the warmth and the conversion tone adopted in the book. It makes the reader feel comfortable and more open to the message in the book. I also found the analogies used in the book to be very effective in not only communicating the intended message but also being somewhat entertaining. This work is also exceptionally well edited; hence, the editors deserve a round of applause for contributing greatly to the overall beauty of this amazing book.
To be honest, there is nothing to dislike about this book. But for positive criticism, I will say I would have loved to hear more about the perspective of Cameron and how he was coping with all that was going on.
This book is unique in that it gives both the perspective of Bryn and that of her mother, thereby offering more information about anorexia, recovery, and the role of social support systems in addressing mental health issues. Because of this, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend the book to people dealing with any mental health condition and those researching the same.
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Ascending the Fourteener of Recovery
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As a medic, I have encountered the ugly side of mental health on several occasions. Indeed, the biggest majority are not diagnosed, and even those diagnosed face numerous challenges in terms of available literature and stigmatization. This greatly influences the outcomes negatively. To be honest, I have never encountered anorexia in my few years of practice. This indicates people have little knowledge about the condition and how to deal with it.
Ascending the Fourteener of Recovery by KC Tillman and Bryn Tillman was an eye-opener for me, and I believe it will be for many others who do not have any experience with anorexia as a condition.Bryn struggles with eating, anxiety, and depression. These conditions deteriorate rapidly until she is diagnosed with anorexia. The book takes us through Bryn's journey from losing control to recovery in a six-week program. Afterwards, Bryn joins college, and we get to see her do many things despite the challenges.
Bryn's mother is there for her during her recovery. She makes meal plans for her daughter and encourages her all the way. She is facing challenges, such as the fear of losing her daughter to this awful condition. Her coping skills are something the reader will want to find out. This book is a wealth of information and a must-read.
One of the most admirable aspects of this book is its factual basis. It is different from just reading any literature on anorexia. This book takes you through the inner emotions and life of a family who fought the disease and won. I also loved the warmth and the conversion tone adopted in the book. It makes the reader feel comfortable and more open to the message in the book. I also found the analogies used in the book to be very effective in not only communicating the intended message but also being somewhat entertaining. This work is also exceptionally well edited; hence, the editors deserve a round of applause for contributing greatly to the overall beauty of this amazing book.
To be honest, there is nothing to dislike about this book. But for positive criticism, I will say I would have loved to hear more about the perspective of Cameron and how he was coping with all that was going on.
This book is unique in that it gives both the perspective of Bryn and that of her mother, thereby offering more information about anorexia, recovery, and the role of social support systems in addressing mental health issues. Because of this, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend the book to people dealing with any mental health condition and those researching the same.
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Ascending the Fourteener of Recovery
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I appreciate books that help people overcome issues and this book is no exception. Great review.
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