The book brings a poetic account of the arduous journey through the complex world of anorexia. The author condenses the six-year story into four chapters: Ana, That the organs are failing, I would go back, I want to live. Without embellishment, she confides in us, in gentle words, a bitter story that (too) many individuals and families know from (too) close quarters. A painful story of non-acceptance and misunderstanding, but also a story of courage and hope!
"Living with anorexia is difficult and complicated, but there is a way out of this state. Polona's poems bring us closer to the experience of the dark moments of spending time with Ana, as well as the experience of liberation that followed. Despite the belief of many that anorexia is incurable, Polona tells us the opposite. […] When people with anorexia accept their uniqueness and allow themselves to live it fully and share it with others, both they themselves and their works become an inspiration to many. I am grateful to Polona for her decision to share her experiences with us." (From the accompanying words of Dr. Mateja Cvetek.)
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