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What Happens When Food's the Enemy

In Wintergirls, Laurie Halse Anderson weaves a terrible and compelling tale of two girls suffering from eating disorders. I love Laurie Halse Anderson. I remember reading Speak when I was in like 8th or 9th grade and feeling completely overwhelmed. Anderson isn't afraid to tackle difficult subjects. In fact, I think a lot of people might call it her specialty. I haven't read one of her books in years. I'm not sure how that happened. I still have a few more books of hers to read. In fact, I haven't read her newest release yet. But when I was checking out the ebook availability from my library and saw this one, I downloaded it immediately. It was so good. Anderson's writing style is phenomenal, as always. Her prose is so fluid and beautiful.  Lia and Cassie were best friends. Up until a few months ago. Now Cassie is dead. Lia's been in treatment two times for anorexia. But this time she won't get caught. This time she'll maintain control. ...