The Horn Book Guide

TECHNOLOGY

Graves, Bonnie

Bulimia

64 pp. | LifeMatters | January, 2000 | Library ISBN 0-7368-0430-7 $$22.60

(4) YA Perspectives on Mental Health series. These volumes identify five conditions that can affect the lives of teenagers, discuss the psychological and physical symptoms of each, and provide information on recovery. The repetitive prose is accompanied by statistics and testimonials from teenagers. The accompanying color photographs look posed, and in Overeating show only fit and healthy-looking teens. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta