In this raw and engaging account of her months in rehab, Nicole Johns documents her stay in a residential treatment facility for eating disorders. Her prose is lucid and vivid, as she seamlessly switches verb tenses and moves through time. She unearths several important themes: body image and sexuality, sexual assault and relationships, and the struggle to piece together one's path in life.┬а
While other books about eating disorders and treatment may sugarcoat the harsh realities of living with and recovering from an eating disorder, Purge┬аdoes not hold back. The author presents an honest, detailed account of her experience with treatment, avoiding the clich├йd happily-ever-after ending while still offering hope to those who struggle with eating disorders, as well as anyone who has watched a loved one fight to recover from an eating disorder.┬а
Purge sends a message: though the road may be rough, ultimately there is hope.