What makes Claude-Pierre's treatment of anorexia and bulimia revolutionary? Perhaps it's that the astonishingly high success rate of even the most chronic cases at Claude-Pierre's Montreux Clinic (only sufferers near death who have not been helped by doctors and hospitals are admitted) defies the common misconception that eating disorders are incurable. Claude-Pierre has made a personal commitment to dispel this damaging myth. Having cured her own two daughters of anorexia, you might say hers was a vested interest. The Secret Language of Eating Disorders reveals the details of Claude-Pierre's unique program.

Myths and misconceptions have shaped conventional treatment of anorexia and bulimia, leading to a cycle of hopelessness for those who suffer. Claude-Pierre's work reveals that victims share a common feeling of self-contempt. Further, she asserts that these overwhelming feelings of worthlessness are established at birth and slowly erode the healthy self. The revolutionary aspect of Claude-Pierre's program stems from her conviction that this negative mindset can be completely reversed.

The book describes the five stages of recovery, discusses the challenges peculiar to working with them at home, and presents a plan for working with health professionals. Also offered are stories of former Montreux patients, adding insight and depth to understanding these disorders. The book and the program have already saved many lives and will continue to do so.


The New York Times Book Review, Caroline Knapp
Claude-Pierre's book is heavy on psuedoscientific terms ... but light on more meaningful numbers. Who pays for treatment at Montreux, which may go on for months? She doesn't say. What happens when patients leave the cocoon of support and return to reality, that minefield of disappointment and failure?... The Secret Language of Eating Disorders gives a vulnerable population a seductive but dangerous message: you didn't cause the problem, but if you're sufficiently strong and loving, you can fix it.


From AudioFile
A premier expert in the field of eating disorders, Claude-Pierre reveals her extensive knowledge of the subject. Her two daughters and hundreds of patients have taught her much about these conniving diseases. She describes the deep torment of the acute patient. Giving hope for nearly complete recovery, she also describes preventive measures parents can take. Unfortunately, the tape has abrupt endings on each side. Claude-Pierre has a Canadian accent with clipped vowels. Sounding as if she is reading a script, her unemotional monotone does not give resonance to the painful subject matter. A.G.H. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine


Review
"An exciting new interpretation of anorexia and bulimia... A must-read." -Quill & Quire

"Provocative... A gripping, often chilling view of what it's like to battle these horrific diseases." -Newsweek

"Claude-Pierre's compassion and dedication are evident on every page of this account, and her insights are stimulating... Its humane and caring message will reach deep into the hearts of those who suffer from eating disorders." -Publishers Weekly





Book Description
Self-Help/Women's HealthAcclaim for Peggy Claude-Pierre's
The Secret Language of Eating Disorders"Peggy Claude-Pierre has gone beyond the surface of eating disorders to discover their true causes and then present a valid and healing path. In this extremely constructive book, she offers incredible insights into the mind of the sufferer and the myths of eating disorders." --Keith J. Karren, Ph.D.,
Department Chair, Health Sciences,
Brigham Young University"Peggy Claude-Pierre is a warrior--ferocious and relentless--whose work has rescued a decade of sufferers." --Edward Feller, M.D., F.A.C.P.,
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine,
Brown University School of Medicine"Peggy Claude-Pierre has created a paradigm shift in the way we view and treat anorexia. Peggy has shifted the focus of care from that of controlling the symptoms of disordered eating to healing the negativity that would otherwise plague the individual for the rest of his or her life. I have developed the utmost respect for her, for I realize that she has translated the secret language of anorexia. Now it is up to us to use the knowledge she has revealed."
--Daniel J. Smith, M.D."Peggy Claude-Pierre's work begins where attachment to the limiting obstacles of theory end. She has brought back from the dead many young lives the world deemed hopeless. . . . There are many who possess the title of 'doctor' who have never come close to her incredible example of the selfless healer."
--Craig T. Pratt, M.D.,
Chief, Division of Addiction Medicine,
Grant-Riverside Methodist Hospital

ANNOTATION

"...written by the founder of the world-renowned eating disorders program at the Montreaux Clinic in Victoria, Canada...reveals the author's ground-breaking theories on the ultimate cure for anorexia and bulimia."

FROM THE PUBLISHER