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Find out what Mumsnetters thought of The Food of Love by Amanda Prowse

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SorchaMumsnet · 23/01/2017 13:10

Introducing… Amanda Prowse and her latest novel, The Food of Love. Read Amanda's Q&A to find out how the author keeps her fiction true to life.

Freya Braithwaite has a lot to feel lucky about - happily married for 19 years to a man who still excites her, two beautiful teenage daughters, and her dream career as a health-food writer.

But nothing could have prepared Freya for the devastating impact of her youngest daughter Lexi's struggle with eating disorders. She will do all she can to save her family, but how can she when food is both the problem and the solution?

Inspired by Amanda's own extreme struggle with body image and a family history of eating disorders, this is a powerful look at the challenge of raising teenagers in our image-conscious society.

We ask all winners to share their thoughts about the book on this discussion thread. However, you don't have to win a free book to take part in the discussion - you're welcome to grab a copy of The Food of Love and post a review on this thread.

Everyone who posts detailed feedback on the book by midday Monday 13 March will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Love2shop voucher.

This giveaway is sponsored by Lake Union

Find out what Mumsnetters thought of The Food of Love by Amanda Prowse
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RACHELSMITH45 · 29/01/2017 22:19

sounds a great read but an emotional one!

Sid98 · 29/01/2017 18:45

Seems intriguing

Cailin7 · 29/01/2017 18:04

sounds like an interesting read fingers crossed

Lauzipop1 · 29/01/2017 18:03

Eeek should have written Lockie instead of Sam - thinking of the current book I'm reading.

Lauzipop1 · 29/01/2017 17:58

I read this book after being sent it by Netgalley and although it initially took me a while to get into the story I was completely drawn in by Lexi's struggle with anorexia. What moved me the most was the struggle and emotions that were demonstrated by her parents Freya and Sam, as well as the impact it had on her older sister Charlotte and her relationship with her parents.

As Lexi's condition progresses through the book it actually got me wondering how I would deal with the situation if I were in Freya's shoes. It worried me so much I actually questioned dd about her views on anorexia and other issues raised in the book.

Alongside the narrative of how the anorexia progresses the letters that are written by Lexi's family also pull on the heartstrings and really in my case did make me question myself. Parts of the books also highlight how heartless teenagers can be in regards to others' physical appearance and it did make me feel uncomfortable. However, I could not put the book down. I was desperate to see how thinks would end for Freya and the Braithewaites and I would 100% wholeheartedly recommend this book. Truly an amazing job by Amanda Prowse.

stewaris · 29/01/2017 17:37

My daughter went through a period when she said she was too fat but was anything but. It would be interesting to read this from the teens perspective as I sometimes think I'm too close and worry too much.

emmmaaa26 · 29/01/2017 17:35

I love reading books that have real relatable issues in them, makes the book a more interesting read.

blondie123c · 29/01/2017 14:00

sounds a very interesting read as I too suffered from body image and eating disorders

iut044 · 29/01/2017 12:11

Sound like a good interesting read

janeyf1 · 29/01/2017 09:13

Everyone with growing pains and tricky relationships with food should read this. I too struggled as a teenager and isolated myself with the issue, keeping it a secret. Reading this novel at the time would have been a powerful help

glenka · 29/01/2017 07:28

This sounds like it is going to be a very emotional book to read.