Inside Out
by Nadia Shivack is a 2008 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers book. Just like the story Thin, this too is a graphic novel about anorexia and bulimia. This time, the author takes us on a personal journey as she suffers from these horrid diseases. It all began when she started swimming competitively. By the age of 14 she had a routine of eating and purging. Things were getting out of control even in a trip she took to California. She sought the help of a social worker who specialized in eating disorders, took medications,but nothing really changed. At the age of 40 she admitted herself to an outpatient clinic in New York. Even throughout her counseling sessions, Nadia was caught trying to commit suicide. She found some comfort in drawing and soon found an ounce of hope. Currently she is still trying to recover and heal.
By sharing her story the author hopes to inspire and educate others. One of the things I liked about this book was that along with the authors notes and drawings, there are statistical notes inserted among the pages. Another strength this book offers is the list of resources that might be helpful to someone.
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