Bones: Anorexia, Anxiety and My Path to Self-Love
Bones is the tragicomic, roller coaster story of Robyn Shumer’s lifelong battle with—and triumph over—a crippling eating disorder.
It’s an honest, first-person account that takes the reader inside the emotional, mental, physical, and social world of an anorexic from childhood to adulthood, through four decades of a changing society whose message to girls and women remained stubbornly the same: “thinner is the winner.”
With humor, Shumer paints a memoir of self-hatred, self-love, loss, anger, determination, and acceptance that is relatable to anyone who has suffered the ramifications of our food-and-body-obsessed culture.
“Shumer’s memoir, rich with imagery and humor, is not to be missed. I particularly enjoyed her authenticity which brought me back to my own adolescence through musical references, popular NJ shore spots, and the all too familiar feeling of being at odds with one’s body. A natural storyteller, Shumer weaves the tale of her complex relationship with her mother, her desire for independence, and how she learns to shed her need for control over decades. This is a beautiful story of self discovery, friendship, and overcoming shame. I devoured Bones during my commute and found myself yearning for more from this author.”
~ Rachel, via Audible
Sprinkled with wisdom from experts, this personal diary will both engage and inform the reader. Shumer’s goal is to help those who suffer from anorexia, and their loved ones, too. She hopes to show the world that mental illness doesn’t define us, or prevent us from living successful, fulfilling lives. Bones is a living example of fearlessly sharing the stories that shape us.
Mindvalley Book Club with Robyn Shumer, the author of "Bones"
Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani sits down with Robyn Shumer, author of Bones: Anorexia, Anxiety, and My Path to Self-Love, for a raw and powerful conversation. Robyn opens up about her battle with anorexia, the challenges of anxiety, and the hard-earned path to self-acceptance. This isn’t just her story—it’s a deep dive into the struggles many face with body image and the way we see ourselves. Honest. Eye-opening. Impossible to ignore. Don't miss this extraordinary discussion.