Books Like Good Enough
Families who loved Good Enough by Jen Petro-Roy often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Good Enough by Jen Petro-Roy often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when they notice their child struggling with intense perfectionism, distorted body image, or the early warning signs of an eating disorder. It serves as a compassionate bridge for families navigating the complex emotions of a mental health diagnosis. The story follows twelve-year-old Riley as she enters a residential treatment facility for anorexia. Through her eyes, readers witness the internal battle between her healthy self and the voice of her illness. It is an honest, age-appropriate look at the recovery process that validates the difficulty of healing while maintaining a strong thread of hope. Parents will find it a useful tool for normalizing the conversation around mental health and reducing the shame often associated with disordered eating.
