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Written and read by Peggy Claude-Pierre - Abridged Nonfiction - 2 CASSETTES - 3 hours

Publisher, Random House Audiobooks (1997)

The Revolutionary New Approach to Understanding and Curing Anorexia and Bulimia

"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

In The Secret Language of Eating Disorders, Peggy Claude-Pierre, founder of the world-renowned eating disorders program at the Montreux Clinic in Victoria, Canada, reveals her groundbreaking theories on the ultimate cure for anorexia and bulimia--illnesses that current medicine treats with little success.

Peggy Claude-Pierre developed her unique insights into eating disorders through successfully treating her own two anorexic daughters and hundreds of acutely ill patients--patients whom doctors had given up on. She became convinced that eating disorders stem from a complex negative mindset that frequently results in a slow process of self-destruction. It is Peggy Claude-Pierre's conviction that this mindset--and the resulting eating disorder--can be permanently reversed through a program based on unconditional love, regard, and positive reinforcement.

Peggy Claude-Pierre also offers the words of former patients whose stories of recovery serve as inspiration to victims, and their loved ones. Her message of hope is that eating disorders can be cured, not merely managed, and that deep within every person suffering from these illnesses is a loving, deserving soul who can and should be saved. As Peggy Claude-Pierre tells victims, "You are not failures at life, merely at understanding your own value." This powerful, compassionate audiobook will revolutionize the way we think about eating disorders and their victims. It will literally save lives.

The medical or treatment suggestions provided in this program are offered for informational purposes only. Listeners should first seek the advice and guidance of their own physician or health care provider before adopting any of these suggestions.

About the Author: Peggy Claude-Pierre opened her outpatient practice specializing in eating disorders in 1988; the Montreaux Clinic began its residential inpatient program in 1993. Millions have been introduced to Claude-Pierre's gentle yet positive approach to the treatment of anorexia and bulimia, thanks to her appearances on 20/20 (the first show on her work won a Peabody Award for Excellence) and Oprah. She consults with health professionals and government representatives in North and South America, Western and Eastern Europe, as well as Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. She has been nominated for the Kiwanis World Service Medal and the Institute of Noetic Sciences Altruism Award. She is currently working with the Montreaux staff to create a teaching clinic to offer professional training to others who wish to use the Montyreaux approach. She lives and works in Victoria, Canada.