About This Book
Reach for this book if you are parenting a teenager who struggles with the pressure to be perfect, body image concerns, or the heavy weight of family expectations. This deeply moving graphic novel follows sixteen-year-old Valerie, who hides an eating disorder behind a facade of being the quiet, thin, and studious daughter. When a family tragedy upends her world, Valerie is forced to confront the toxic patterns she has inherited and the physical toll of her secrets. It is a vital resource for starting conversations about mental health, the complexity of mother-daughter relationships, and the bravery required to ask for help. While the story addresses heavy themes like grief and disordered eating, it ultimately offers a roadmap toward self-acceptance and healing. It is most appropriate for high school students due to its direct and honest portrayal of bulimia and the grieving process.
