A review by desterman
Small Acts of Disappearance by Fiona Wright

4.0

A powerful and often academic/clinical set of short essays on finding meaning in the seemingly meaningless disease of anorexia. The exploration of the concept of hunger, it's roots in history, representation in literature, and the way in which it is a form of addiction were insightful and perceptive. My only criticism was that it felt like Wright was holding herself back too much - in the same way she says the disease makes her feel detached, that was the (intentional?) effect for the reader too. There is also a desperate sadness that permeates this book - the realisation that eating disorders are rarely "cured" but, like many other mental illnesses, you learn to live with it.