Dear You,
If you have heard about Perfect; whether you have read the book, intend to do so, or simply feel touched by the subject at hand, then here is where the thread begins…
If my words struck a chord, or if you just want to find out a little more; if you feel like sharing your thoughts, telling your story, or reaching out for help. Then here is your space…
My book is about a poisonous disease, but it is also spells fears that no doubt sting all of us at one point in our lives. My book is about how it really feels inside, beneath the superficial tags and beyond what is apparent. Above all, this book is about hope; it is about learning to accept yourself for who you are and remembering what really counts; and it is about the life-saving strength that can ever be drawn from acts of love, always.
Please be in touch. Your words are important – to me, and for you.
It may take a little while right now, as I am juggling job and WEDDING PLANNING at the same time, but I always aim to reply to each message, individually, by email – giving you your own space.
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April 27, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Maggi
I couldn’t put this book down. Perfect is beautifully written and very moving. I am certain that this book will help many people affected by anarexia but will also touch a far greater audience than just those who have a connection to this illness. Well done Emily on an absolutely wonderful book x
April 27, 2008 at 5:43 pm
emma
emily. i could not put this book down. each word is from experience and the heart. i thought it was a lovely touch to allow those closest to you to write their little passage at the end. in some aspects i related to your words completely but i think even those not connected to the illness in any sense would find your book well worth reading.
you should be very proud of yourself-not just for your book.
thank you x
May 7, 2008 at 7:06 pm
carrie anne
Thank you for this book Emily. I could relate to what you were saying, although not to the same extent, and it really helped me understand what my friends and family had been through. The last chapter in particular really touched me and I was in tears a few times! Congratulations.x
May 7, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Kristen
i have just finished your book and thought it was abousltly amazing.
i have anorexia and am just beginning the recovery stage a few days ago. and its been such a struggle so far i feel i cannot go on any further.
but your book has inspired me and your kind words and gone deep within.
i am glad i read this book and read it within 2days of getting it.
it has really made me see nd think into what my family have gone through and how this disease has affected them too.
thank you.
please be in touch it would be such a big help if you could.
but keep strong in the future and you will succeed.
much love
xo
May 9, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Emily
Dear Kristen,
I would love to be in touch with you and offer as much support as I possibly can. I am in the process of setting up a separate email account for this sole purpose, this way we can communicate outside of the blog page if you (or anyone else) prefer. Do let me know?
In the meantime, keep strong, think of all the happy things that will come with getting better, feel proud for having taken the step forward and never beat yourself up if you happen sometimes to stall along the way. You have made the decision to heal, and so healing will follow. I promise.
xxooxx
May 9, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Emily
Dear All,
Thank you so, so much for your messages. They mean a huge amount to me and give me hope that somehow my book will have made some kind of a difference, no matter how small; and that will have made it all worthwhile.
Please, please, if you know anyone who may in any way be touched by PERFECT, please pass on the word.
Thank you, again and again xoxo
June 9, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Carolyn
I have been reading your book with my mum, and we were both surprised at the similarities between your story and our own. I am still trying to find my way out of anorexia, and would really really appreciate it if I could talk to you about your experiences, and the ups and downs in your recovery. I think it would help alot to talk to someone who has been in the same situation as me. I hope you are still doing well, and that things are a lot better than they used to be. I can’t wait for that day to come for me! Look forward to hearing from you!
xxx
June 9, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Emily
Dear Carolyn,
Please please do email me and be in touch. I would love to be of any help and while I cannot promise to have all (if any) the answers to your questions, I can guarantee at least to offer you genuine sympathy, understanding and the promise that you are not alone.
I am going to set up a private email address for these more personal exchanges, and I wil post it tomorrow.
Finally, if your mum needs someone to talk to, I know my mother would be more than happy to be there for her too.
I wish you smiles and hopefully a peaceful night.
xxx Em
June 30, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Sharon
Hello,I have not read you book yet,as I only purchased it this morning.I have suffered with this illness for many years now,and this is the first book I am going to read on the subject.Thank you for sharing your experiences it such a hard subject to bring into the open.
Thank you again.
Sharon.x
August 11, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Sam
Hi Emily,
I am currently in recovery stage and am reading your book at the moment and cannot tell you how much it is helping me.
SImilar to you and a lot of sufferers, I have the same perfectionist traits and although I never had issues around body image, it was all about obssessive ways of thinking and living my life by set routines/rituals.
I am making progress, although only little steps but it is so hard, the thing I am really struggling with is breaking out of my routines. I would really appreciate if you could maybe offer some advice on how to combat this and change set ways of thinking?
I just wish I could relax my attitude to food and be the person I was before all this but it feels like I have such a long way to go. Your book is really inspiring me tho so thank you so much for writing about your experiences and helping us all.
I hope you are well and happy and hope to hear from you soon.
Sam x
September 2, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Sarah Mackie
Dear Emily,
I´m currently half way through `Perfect` (after 2 days) and I just can´t put it down! It´s so beautifully written and puts into words some of those things that I could not quite articulate myself, even in my mind.
I have had a remarkably similar experience to you and your words are really jumping off the page and giving me a form of comfort. Thank you Emily. You are an inspiration to girls caught by Cruella (or in my case, Ana.)
Good luck and keep smiling,
Sarah x
January 18, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Beck
I know Cruella but I call her Angelica
May 8, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Daisy Davies
Hi Emily,
i have not yet had the chance to read what i am sure is a hugely relatable story. I am fifteen years old and am still stuggling with anorexia, but then again im sure it is always there regardless of how long ago the diagnosis was. I hope to read your book and Im sure it will be a great comfort for me in times that can seem very unrelatable by many.
Thanks, Daisy x