"Believarexic" is a young adult novel by J.J. Johnson, published in 2015. The novel follows the story of fifteen-year-old Jennifer, who is struggling with an eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa.
Jennifer is a talented artist and a straight-A student, but she is obsessed with being thin and sees herself as overweight, even though she is underweight. She starts to skip meals, exercise excessively, and purge after eating, all in an effort to lose weight. Her behavior becomes increasingly dangerous, and her family and friends become concerned about her health.
The novel explores Jennifer's struggles with her eating disorder, as well as the impact it has on her relationships with her family and friends. It also examines the societal pressures that contribute to the development of eating disorders, including the media's portrayal of thinness as an ideal and the emphasis on dieting and weight loss.
Through Jennifer's journey, the novel aims to raise awareness about the serious health risks associated with eating disorders and to encourage readers to seek help if they or someone they know is struggling with one.
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