Francesca is a dancer who hopes to earn the respect of Madame, her dance teacher. At one point Madame mentions that Francesca must "firm up" in order to maintain perfect grace while dancing. To accomplish this, Francesca changes her nickname to Kessa and becomes the embodiment of pure motivation. Eating only scaps, exercising contantly and slowly falling into obsession, Kessa's life fades away. What began as simply dropping a few pounds for dance, quickly becomes a fight for her life when she begins losing too much weight. At her lowest, Keesa's weight drops below 82 pounds. Her last hope is found in a therapist, but in the end Keesa must choose to save her own life.
This book was entertaining and easy to follow. It was a quick and enjoyable read. The Best Little Girl in the World not only explores the terrifying world of Anorexia Nervosa, it also serves as a springboard into dysfunctional faily relationships which everyone experiences at one time or another.
Monday, December 6, 2010
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