My True Reflection, Freedom From Eating Disorders - Softcover

Brisbin, Leigh-Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0882705881 ISBN 13: 9780882705880

Publisher: Bridge-Logos, Inc., 2009

Synopsis

There Is Hope-Read and Believe

"For more than twenty-five years, as the founder of A Place of Hope, I have seen many struggle without victory with anorexia, bulimia, and all types of eating disorders. Leigh-Ann Brisbin provides the one true source of long-term recovery-the healing power of Christ in our lives. I wholeheartedly endorse this book and the practical wisdom it provides. Leigh-Ann shares the keys to a life of freedom and victory. There is hope; simply read and believe" (Gregory L. Jantz, PhD, CEDS).

Faith in Jesus Christ is the one true source of long-term recovery from the pervasive effects of eating disorders that bring confusion and great harm to girls as young as seven, women as old as seventy, and millions in the years between. Even one percent of the male population is dealing with this problem.

Leigh-Ann Brisbin struggled with eating disorders for nineteen years, and through this book she shares openly and compellingly about all she went through until she found lasting freedom through Jesus Christ. The insights and experiences she shares provide the reader with the keys and tools that are needed to acquire total healing and wholeness in every area of life.

Written in a reader-friendly style, My True Reflection includes journal questions, prayers, and Scripture readings at the end of each chapter. As you read, you will gain very helpful insights from her journal and you will learn a greawt deal from her husband's reflections, as well.

This very helpful book is written for all who battle eating disorders, and it is also a helpful guidebook for their loved ones and counselors. There is hope, and there is a pathway to full recovery.

About this title

About the Author

Leigh-Ann Brisbin is active in youth and women s ministries, speaking in high schools, colleges, church youth groups, retreats, and women s forums on the dangers of eating disorders and how to find freedom from addiction. Based on her own nineteen-year struggle with anorexia and bulimia, her ministry focuses on knowing your worth in Christ, overcoming obstacles, and understanding that pain has purpose. Leigh-Ann lives in Stow, Ohio, with her husband and three children.

From the Back Cover

Millions suffer from eating disorders. Many who are as young as seven and women as old as seventy, and even 1 percent of the male population, have been diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia. Leigh-Ann Brisbin struggled with this addiction for nineteen years, and she shares how she found lasting freedom through her walk with Christ. With full descriptions of the warning signs of anorexia, and bulimia, and the physical effects of these diseases, this book equips the reader with the necessary tools for acquiring health and wholeness. Written in a reader-friendly style, My True Reflection also provides journal questions, prayers, and Scripture references at the end of each chapter to direct the reader to lasting answers through Christ.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bridge-Logos, Inc.
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0882705881
• ISBN 13: 9780882705880
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248