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What I Lost

What I Lost

Published in
2017
4.01
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Description

What sixteen-year-old Elizabeth has lost so far: forty pounds, four jean sizes, a boyfriend, and her peace of mind. As a result, she’s finally a size zero. She’s also the newest resident at Wallingfield, a treatment center for girls like her—girls with eating disorders. Elizabeth is determined to endure the program so she can go back home, where she plans to start restricting her food intake again. She’s pretty sure her mom, who has her own size 0 obsession, needs treatment as much as she does. Maybe even more. Then Elizabeth begins receiving mysterious packages. Are they from her ex-boyfriend, a secret admirer, or someone playing a cruel trick?
Age
12-14
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
400 pages

Why to read

  • Realistic portrayal of eating disorders
  • Complex characters
  • Emotionally resonant
  • Promotes self-acceptance