But I'm Not a Bad Person

By Lauren M. Traer

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967853206
• ISBN13: 9780967853208
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Fulfillment Publishing House
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Author shares experience and hope.

Because eating disorders are often part of a very secretive lifestyle, many of us are clueless to the reality of the stuggles involved in dealing with the disease. Most of us know someone, perhaps someone we love, and have not truly understood. This book is a detailed transcript often so troubling to read that I put it down only to absorb what I read and then so captivated by Lauren's struggle I had to continue. Although difficult for her to do, it is obvious she was inspired by her relatonship with the Lord to write this account of her illness. I applaud her courage and obedience and thank her for giving us the information she shared to help us help the victims of this tragedy in our paths. It is a book I have already passed on and recommended to several people. One young lady found hope in her struggle. That's what it's all about.God uses us in our weakness and even our illness to bring others to Him. This book is honestly written and a true account of the need for a relationship with Jesus Christ. I highly recommend it.

But I'm Not A Bad Person

One of my best friends has suffered from Graves disease and anorexia, and I never understood what she was going through until I read this book. I thought that when the thyroid was removed, she would immediately be better, and did not realize that it takes a long time and requires yearly blood tests and sometimes medication adjustments. I was judgemental, angry, and easily frustrated, and I regret it. Thank you, Lauren, for opening my eyes and heart so that I can be a better friend.

A true life experience

In reading this book, it is so much more than that, more than a book. It is someone's life and her battle against eating disorders as well as other medical diagnoses, her feelings, actions, reactions from the difficult time of "teenagerhood" through adulthood. It gives insights to those of us who know someone fighting this battle. As well as gives us hopes of triumph. Lauren writes in a very matter of fact language, not holding anything back to assure the reader that she is telling the whole story, no matter how unpleasant it might be at times. I believe anyone who is fighting this battle would be glad to see Lauren's words, her life, in print. I imagine it might take some of the loneliness away from others who are battling daily. Lauren brings up an important medical aspect in her book which really needs to be further researched...the correlation between thyroid problems and eating disorders. Most importantly, Lauren shows her commitment to beating the Beast which I believe will help others to get the strength for the battle, be it through religion or whatever means they should chose...Lauren proves there are victories.

I could really feel her pain

I bought this book because I heard how honest the author was in it. I was so moved by her honesty, I had to put it down at times because the words were so powerful. The way she and her husband worked through it with the Lord was so moving. What a wonderful testimony for the Lord in their lives. She has beared her soul in this book and I admire her for that.

anorexia/bulimia

I was very pleased with this books content on anorexia and bulimia. The author gives very vivid descriptions of her disease that are sure to hit home with anyone-not just the sufferers themselves but women everywhere with body issues, as well as friends, family and loved ones. I recomend this book to anyone struggling with an eating disorder, and for those who havn't.