Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous - Softcover

This second edition textbook is a comprehensive recovery guide for individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, as well as for families and professionals seeking deeper understanding.

Based on more than thirty years of lived experience within the Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous Fellowship, this book presents a structured approach to recovery using the Twelve Step model. It outlines the practical steps, tools, and spiritual principles members have used to find freedom from the mental obsession and isolation of eating disorders.

This updated edition reflects the growth of the A.B.A. Fellowship across five continents and includes:

• A clear explanation of the Twelve Step approach to eating disorder recovery

• Detailed guidance on the actions and tools used in the program

• Personal recovery stories from members

• Insight for families, therapists, and support networks

Originally published in 2002, this revised version brings the message up to date while preserving the core principles that have helped many achieve lasting recovery.

Whether you are personally struggling with anorexia or bulimia, supporting a loved one, or working as a treatment professional, this book offers a message of clarity, structure, and hope grounded in lived experience.