Tyranny

In Tyranny , brisk, spare text and illustrations that deal head-on with anorexia propel the reader along on Anna’s journey as she falls prey to the eating disorder, personified as her tormentor, Tyranny. The novel starts with a single question: “How did I get here?” The answer lies in the pages that follow, and it’s far from simple. Pressured by media, friends, the workplace, personal relationships, and fashion trends, Anna descends into a seemingly unending cycle of misery. And whenever she tries to climb out of the abyss, her own personal demon, Tyranny, is there to push her back in. The contest seems uneven, and it might be except for one thing: Anna’s strength of character has given rise to her deadly enemy. Ironically, it is that same strength of character that has the ultimate power to save her from the ravages of Tyranny. Brilliantly and realistically presented, Tyranny is a must-read for anyone looking for a better understanding of eating disorders and for everyone looking for a compelling page-turner that is truly a story of triumph and hope. 朱力

in tyranny, Brisk, Spare Text And Illustrations That Deal Head-on With Anorexia Propel The Reader Along On Anna’s Journey As She Falls Prey To The Eating Disorder, Personified As Her Tormentor, Tyranny.

the Novel Starts With A Single Question: “how Did I Get Here?” The Answer Lies In The Pages That Follow, And It’s Far From Simple. Pressured By Media, Friends, The Workplace, Personal Relationships, And Fashion Trends, Anna Descends Into A Seemingly Unending Cycle Of Misery. And Whenever She Tries To Climb Out Of The Abyss, Her Own Personal Demon, Tyranny, Is There To Push Her Back In. The Contest Seems Uneven, And It Might Be Except For One Thing: Anna’s Strength Of Character Has Given Rise To Her Deadly Enemy. Ironically, It Is That Same Strength Of Character That Has The Ultimate Power To Save Her From The Ravages Of Tyranny.

brilliantly And Realistically Presented, tyranny Is A Must-read For Anyone Looking For A Better Understanding Of Eating Disorders And For Everyone Looking For A Compelling Page-turner That Is Truly A Story Of Triumph And Hope.

children's Literature

if There Was Ever A Book That Should Be Read By Teens, This Is The One. Girls Who Are Tweens As Well As High School Age Worry About Looks, Especially Their Weight. The Author Presents An Autobiography About A Girl Called Anna Who Has Her Own Personal Demon That Keeps Telling Her She Is Too Fat And Needs To Stop Eating. Every Time She Tries To Put Food In Her Mouth The Demon Appears And Reminds Her That If She Eats, She Will Gain Weight And Ruin Her Life. Ms. Fairfield Has Named This Demon Tyranny. Anna Keeps Remembering When She Was Happy And Looked Forward To The Future, But Now She Starts Thinking That Everybody Hates Her. Even The Day When Her Father Does Not Hug Her She Thinks It Is Because She Is Ugly, But Her Father Tries To Explain He Is Just Trying To Give Her Some Space. She Falls Into The Awful Cycle Of Bingeing, Throwing Up, Using Laxatives, And Then Bingeing Again. Eventually, She Drops Out Of High School And Moves Away From Home. Fortunately, Anne Was Able To Overcome This Illness And With Much Hard Work And Support Gets Her Life Back. My Favorite Page Is Sixty-four Where A Plan Is Laid Out To Help Her Succeed. The Illustrations That Are Done In Black And White Could Not Be More Perfect. This Powerful Book Was Written With Emotions And The Subject Is Covered In A Fair And Honest Manner. Bulimia And Anorexia Are Issues Facing Teens And This Book Is A Great Tool For Stopping The Problem Before It Starts. This Book Should Be In Every School And Public Library. Reviewer: Kathie M. Josephs

In this graphic novel dealing with anorexia, young Anna--pressured by media, friends, the workplace, personal relationships, and fashion trends--descends into a seemingly unending cycle of misery. And whenever she tries to climb out of the abyss, her own personal demon, Tyranny, is there to push her back in. The contest seems uneven, and it might be except for one thing: Anna's strength of character