Counting Bones

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Summary: It's about the journey
Review: I read a lot of books on eating disorders and mental illness, and "Counting Bones" by Michelle Bahret is by FAR the worst book I've ever read in this category.

It is incredibly boring, filled more with trite inspirational quotes than anything resembling memoir. It is from a born-again Christian point of view, with myriad Bible quotes. If you're not an evangelical Christian, you will be bored to tears. I can't speak for Christians, but I don't expect they will much enjoy this book, either.

This book is published by an independent Christian company. Clearly all the real publishing houses immediately trashed the manuscript. You should, too.

Better anorexia books that deal with Christianity:
"Diary of an Anorexic Girl," by Morgan McKensie
"Slim to None," by Jennifer Hendricks

Better anorexia books in general:
"Wasted," by Marya Hornbacher
"Stick Figure: Diary of My Former Self," by Lori Gottlieb
"Life-Size," by Jenefer Shute (fiction)

"The Passion of Alice," by Stephanie Grant (fiction)
"Hunger Point," by Jillian Medoff

Avoid "Counting Bones" at all costs.

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Summary: Great writer! Journal of her struggles and final success.
Review: I was compelled to read Michelle's book after meeting her and hearing her story. Once I got into the book, I couldn't put it down. She is truly a gifted writer!
"Counting Bones" is a book that will enlighten you of the struggles someone with eating disorders has. Michelle's journal takes you through her daily thoughts and challenges as she searches for solutions to her problems. She ultimately finds the peace and hope she has been searching for, in a loving God who created her and loves her.
This book is very helpful for anyone going through similar struggles with eating disorders or abuse. It is also valuable and informative for all of us to read so that we can help and better understand others, that are going through the same problems that are so very prevalent these days.

Rating:
Summary: Great writer! Journal of her struggles and final success.
Review: I was compelled to read Michelle's book after meeting her and hearing her story. Once I got into the book, I couldn't put it down. She is truly a gifted writer!
"Counting Bones" is a book that will enlighten you of the struggles someone with eating disorders has. Michelle's journal takes you through her daily thoughts and challenges as she searches for solutions to her problems. She ultimately finds the peace and hope she has been searching for, in a loving God who created her and loves her.
This book is very helpful for anyone going through similar struggles with eating disorders or abuse. It is also valuable and informative for all of us to read so that we can help and better understand others, that are going through the same problems that are so very prevalent these days.

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Summary: Transparent, honest and helpful
Review: Michelle Bahret has written from the "inside out" with this important book. She gave a refreshingly honest glimpse into the mind and soul of someone struggling with a killer... eating disorders.

Her honest portrayal of a person struggling with family dysfunction, her own rebellion and anger issues, and her final surrender to Christ as her ultimate answer and victory was forthright and illuminating. Committed secularists will no-doubt turn their noses up at this book, because it is so gut-wrenchingly honest and open about the Christian gospel. The post-modernist control-freak will disdain Michelle's bold proclamation that Jesus Christ is the ONLY viable answer to the human condition of brokenness. So, what else is new?

On the other hand, there will be many who will find in this book a beacon of hope, and find victory!

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Summary: Escape To Reality
Review: Michelle's description of her abuse and eating disorder are deeply affecting. She takes us into that weird world where everything is warped by her addiction. We agonize with her as scheme after scheme fails to free her from the monster that has her life. It seems one step forward, only to fall two steps backward. Our sympathy is aroused for anyone thus ensnared.

At last, Christ sets her free! But will it only be a tempory
release, or will she slide back into an even darker despair?

Yes, she still struggled for a while, but she didn't fight alone anymore. And so a great message is given to those who find Christ as their strength;keep on growing in your understanding of Him and His grace! Some miracles are instant and complete, others take a little longer!

Thanks to Michelle for allowing light into a dark dungeon! May her fellow sufferers find the glorious escape that she did!

Dennis Clough

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Summary: counting bones
Review: This book is truly an inspiration for those that have battled with an eating disorder, as well as their families. One cannot
deny God's love for us when reading Michele's diary writings on the battle that lead to the victory thanks to Jesus in her life.
A true testimony!

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Summary: To write about hope; you must have known despair
Review: This is not a book you look for; it's a book that finds you. The cover opens the window to the author's life. The words within are her voice. If you could sit across from Michelle Bahret and look at the word pictures of her life you would find it hard to believe they are one in the same. Those who searching for a pathway to peace in the midst of raging storms will find comfort, wisdom, life and health. They will identify with her tears and cry out for her victory. They will, more importantly, find and come to know the author and finisher of this author's life. She is unashamed of her faith in her Lord Jesus . You would be too of the person who rescued you from certain death and has never left you alone since.
Don't put this book down based on the form it is written in. Read it because it is real life and is true. Read it and give it to someone you know who need to be given hope. Then contact Michelle.She will meet with you and share her new book of life called Living My Dreams.
Ken Gnemi