While in a treatment program for anorexia, I read this book hoping that it would be an inspirational tale of Sargent's recovery from this possessing disease. While the book was a definite page-turner full of feelings and situations I could completely relate to, it unfortunately lacked adequate explanation of her path to recovery.

All in all, I think this is a great book for family members or friends who want to understand the mind of an anorexic however, I would not reccommend it to sufferers looking for answers or guidance.

The book was amazing. I couldn't put it down! Judy's bravery to overcome her terrible struggle with her eating disorder is astounding. Then to take it a step further and write this wonderful book, so that others might benefit and overcome their own, leaves me speechless. I give thanks to her mother for sharing with other parents her wisdom found throughout her daughter's illness. This is a rare gift indeed. Judy, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving hope to parents like myself, who have a daughter still caught in the throes of this illness. I am eternally grateful!

"The Long Road Back: A Survivor's Guide to Anorexia," is an autobiographical account of my ten-year battle with anorexia nervosa. I wrote the book with the hope that it would give individuals currently suffering from anorexia (and other eating disorders) insight, courage, and hope. An eating disorder need not be a life sentence. People do recover and go on to lead happy, healthy, full lives. In my account, I've shared words of wisdom and details of my own recovery process with the hope that others may benefit from my insight.