Shepphird is a clinical psychologist and eating disorder specialist in Los Angeles. Here she provides patients, families, and other interested parties information about the mental illness, its background, causes, warning signs, complications, treatment and consequences. She also discusses relating issues such as body image, nutrition, and how to support loved ones suffering from anorexia nervosa. A glossary is provided, but does not indicate pronunciation. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)