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Two siblings with very different personalities attempt to take control of their mother's food obsession and massive weight gain to save her life after their father walks out and leaves her reeling in the Chicago suburbs.
Imprint:
New York - Grand Central Pub
Pages:
273
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9781455507214, 1455507210
Language:
English
Statement of responsibility:
Jami Attenberg
Characteristics:
273 p. ;,22 cm
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Add a CommentI liked it - I'm a bit tired of reading about dysfunctional families and the universal battle with salt, sugar and fat...
The only reason why I am continuing to read this book is to get to the bottom of Edie's compulsive eating. Unfortunately, Robin is not very likable - if that is what Attenberg intended.
Jami Attenberg illuminates the complex effects of one woman's obsessive compulsion on everyone in her family