· It is Kessa’s pediatrician, Dr. Gordon, who at last calls the Dietrichs with a suggestion to meet with a young, hip psychologist who is doing some cutting edge work with anorexics, Dr. Alexander “Sandy” Sherman. Have we at last encountered our Steven Levenkron-surrogate? Kessa's character is strongly believable as Levenkron describes her encounters with family, friends and therapist that provide insight into the conflicts and fears that anorexics face. Kessa's struggles to understand the emotions and happenings that led to her anorexia are made real for readers, who will feel compassion toward Kessa as they gain understanding of the disease/5(45). The story of a young anorexic, Kessa, as she is released from the hospital and must confront her innermost fears without reverting to her old patterns of self-denial and rigid control Click on the price /5().
Kessa By Steven Levenkron. Posted on Ap by mondomolly. Kessa Now she is out of the hospital, but the most difficult part of her journey has just begun. A few weeks ago we revisited The Best Little Girl in the World, Steven Levenkron's classic about a rich white New York City teen and her struggle with anorexia and bulimia. Steven Levenkron has many qualifications. He is a "practicing psychotherapist with a specialty in eating disorders" (The Best Little Girl in the World page 2). He has been a "clinical consultant at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center as well as the Center for the study of Anorexia and Bulimia in New York City" (page 2). Find many great new used options and get the best deals for Kessa by Steven Levenkron (Paperback / softback, ) at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!
Buy Kessa By Steven Levenkron. Available in used condition with free delivery in the US. ISBN: ISBN With his engaging prose, Mr. Levenkron draws the reader into Kessa's world and makes her real. As with Best Little Girl, "Kessa" ends on a positive note, with Kessa beginning a new chapter in her life - a boyfriend. Kessa Now she is out of the hospital, but the most difficult part of her journey has just begun. A few weeks ago we revisited The Best Little Girl in the World, Steven Levenkron’s classic about a rich white New York City teen and her struggle with anorexia and bulimia. Very dated, but still.
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