One apple a day
At the age of 32, Emma Woolf decided to confront the biggest challenge of her life: overcome her addiction to starving, regain control over her eating habits, and fully recover from anorexia. After meeting her dream man, with whom she planned a future and children, she decided it was time to put an end to starvation and start living. And if that weren't motivation enough, Emma agreed to share her progress weekly in the pages of The Times.
It's been over ten years since I last tasted the flavor of chocolate.
I'm walking down the street now, crunching on a Kit Kat...
When I think about the lost years, the evenings spent alone,
the friends I missed out on, the joy of shared meals
and the happiness of all the missed dining experiences, an incredible
sadness engulfs me. Anorexia is a game for the young, and I
no longer have the time or energy to play any longer.
The One Apple a Day is a captivating and life-affirming memoir about love and healing.
A compelling confession. At times heartwarming, at times heart-wrenching, but ultimately radiating hope. Emma Woolf's moving and deeply personal account of moving beyond anorexia offers hope to many caught in the clutches of this terrible illness. Susan Ringwood, Publishing Director of Beat magazine