At War with Yourself

At War with Yourself offers an honest and personal glimpse into the life of Robin, a girl battling anorexia, allowing readers to experience her struggle between hope and despair.

Robin versus Anorexia

At War with Yourself offers a rare, honest, and personal glimpse into the life of a girl struggling with a devastating illness: anorexia. The book allows readers to deeply empathize with Robin’s situation, sharing in both the moments of hope and the times when it seemed there was no escape from the eating disorder. This is further enhanced by passages from Robin’s mother, who sheds light on her daughter’s struggles from a perspective of loving concern. Written with humor, honesty, and realism, At war with yourself is a powerful portrayal of one of the most misunderstood illnesses.

Robin Tolenaar was born in 1995 and studied Art History at Leiden University. She is now working as a teacher in Art History and spends most of her free time doing the thing she loves most: dancing.
When she found out she had anorexia, her world stood still. With the help of family and friends, she managed to overcome the disease as much as possible. However, she realizes it will never be fully gone and will always be something that is a part of her past but also a small part of her future.

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