An inspirational guide to eating disorders
The scourge of our generation: eating disorders. Claiming lives filled with promise, this venal disease causes young people to literally self-destruct. Children are plucked from the garden of life as they wither like an unwatered bloom. Once under anorexia’s malevolent tug, they may never receive the chance to grow and lead productive lives. Parents, teachers, even many professionals search for answers, but are continually stymied by this mysterious killer.
STARVING TO LIVE is a comprehensive guide to the detection and treatment of anorexia and other eating disorders from an extraordinarily unique standpoint – the spiritual one. Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser, as a highly respected rabbi, author and lecturer, has been one of the leading exponents in the Jewish community for the prompt recognition of the symptoms of anorexia and its proper treatment. He has counseled scored of young people suffering from this debilitation illness. Here you will find some of the warning signs, probable causes, and the religious perspective on what works and what helps.
This is a book filled with the case histories culled from Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser’s experiences. You will read excerpts from the diary of a fifteen-year-old anorexic, and hear the voices of the tormented young souls who want to choose life but are pushed byu their inner demons toward the brink of death.
STARVING TO LIVE will horrify, but incredibly it will also uplift, as Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser gives the Torah perspective on how to deal with, and ultimately salvage, the lives of young people caught in the downward spiral of eating disorders.
Through Chassidic stories and lore and Jewish philosophical tractates, Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser has successfully helped many patients reclaim good health and mental equilibrium. The facts and situations are true and truly gripping. Look at yourself in the mirror. After reading this book, you will never regard your image in exactly the same way.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
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Rabbi, are You a MD as well ?
Rabbi,
are You a MD as well ?
You gave many answers on tricky questions buzzing in my head. Thank You.
Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser once told me, "Ein somchin al hanes- in these days we don't rely on miricles. We seek medical attention; we go for help and do research to try to ensure our health and well- being!"
It's so easy to get caught up in today's frenzy of one's day to day business and forget to eat- literally forget or don't get a chance to. We must remember, NO MATTER HOW BUSY we may be, we MUST, MUST find a few minutes to eat something HEALTHY and make sure to get enough sleep!!!!!!!!!!!
Could we have a private talk ? I am afraiding of my parents reactions.
It can certainly be set up to meet with Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser to speak privately
Thank You, thank You will call!
I am a young man and reading the book I found out that I migh suffer from eating desorder. To contact my physitian or first to talk to parents, what would You suggest ?
a helpfull book from spiritual and medical point !
It would suggested that both the parents and the physician be contacted. Both parties have individual involvement and there are different concerns each one addresses. Wishing you GREAT Hatzlacha in taking these most important steps.
Good book with warnings for families and friends, but at the same time with suggestion what to do. Not just empty words
grate book, it's serves as a textbook where we can learn from
you must know peoples souls very good
As a mother, I red that book to be ready if Has veshalom lean cow would knock on our door. Much more prepared but also ecouraged i was happy when it doesn't.
the truth with chosen words !
What is the name of the clinic where we can get information
Very difficult issue, I newer tought that so many young people suffer from eating desorders
your real face in mirror is not easy, just scratch a bitt and there are a many cracks on it
An inspirational guide to eating disorders, how truth !
we all have a bad eating habits. Just on Shabbos, we have complet meal, all other days we eat in hurry, and that can cause changes in our digestive tract as well.
How many of us are ready to change, to take an extra time to prepare food and to eat in pace ?
found the book and started to read, what a grate introduction, how picturesquely !
much to learn from your book, but also to be afraid of reality
has there been any center that understands the orthodox patients needs ?
will their be a parents group this week ?
are there any centers in Iarael ?
Parents must set good examples for their children and come to an agreement concerning decisions in all areas in life. it takes a lot of prayer and alot of hard work to raise good children, but the main thing is to set a good example.
love the way how book was writen.
Thank You for having time for me.
this book saved my nephews life literaly.
such difficult topic, just somebody who is a big personallity as You can face it and bring it to our souls. That's the realistic helth problem, presnt among us, and thank You Rabbi for such grate book of truth
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