Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too (McGraw-Hill)
by Jenni Schaefer
with Thom Rutledge, LCSW

Jenni had been in an abusive relationship with Ed for far too long. Ed's name comes from the initials E.D. - as in "eating disorder." He controlled Jenni's life, distorted her self-image, and tried to physically destroy her throughout their long affair. Then Jenni met psychotherapist and author Thom Rutledge. He taught her how to treat her eating disorder as a relationship, not a condition. By thinking of her eating disorder as an individual personality separate from her own, Jenni was able to break up with Ed once and for all.

With Thom's unique therapeutic approach and his coinciding one-of-a-kind sense of humor, Jenni unexpectedly discovered that the road to recovery could actually be fun and exciting. Laughter frequently provided Jenni with the ability to see her struggles from a different perspective, giving her the strength at the darkest moments to stand back up and continue the fight for freedom. A touch of this humor is woven throughout Life Without Ed in an encouraging and positive light.

Inspiring, compassionate, and filled with practical exercises to help you break up with your own personal E.D., Life Without Ed provides new hope for the disorders that plague millions of people --- regardless of age, ethnicity, or gender. Beginning with Jenni's "divorce" from Ed, this supportive, lifesaving book combines a patient's insights and experiences with a therapist's prescriptions for success to help you live a healthier, happier life without Ed.