Elena Vanishing: A Memoir

This powerful memoir, co-written by Elena Dunkle and her mother Clare B. Dunkle, offers an unflinching look into Elena's battle with anorexia and severe anxiety at age seventeen. Told entirely from Elena's perspective, it provides a raw and intimate account of how her internal struggles manifested as a life-threatening eating disorder. Parents will find this book invaluable for understanding the complex emotional and psychological landscape of anorexia, its impact on the individual, and the family's role in supporting recovery. It's a crucial read for anyone seeking insight into mental health challenges in young adults.

This is the story of seventeen-year-old Elena, whose armor against anxiety becomes artillery against herself as she battles on both sides of a lose-lose war in a struggle with anorexia. Told entirely from Elena's perspective and co-written with her mother, Elena's memoir is a fascinating and intimate look at a deadly disease, and a must-read for anyone who knows someone suffering from an eating disorder.