“[Cravings] will give comfort and guidance to the many people trying to improve their relationships with food.” —Andrew Weil, author of Eating Well for Optimum Health
“An inspiring autobiography of one passionate individual finding a way of living that radiates health. Judy Collins is a beacon of hope for us all.” —Erica Jong, author of Fear of Flying
“A compelling tale.” —People
“Unflinchingly honest…. Fascinating…. Portrays her unparalleled career in music against a brutal, unforgiving, and all but all-encompassing eating addiction.” —HuffPost
“Brave in its candor and clear-sighed in its solutions, full of heartbreak but also tremendously uplifting, Cravings spotlights a path of spiritual and physical renewal for everyone.” —Ron Chernow, author of Alexander Hamilton
“Blessed with an angelic voice and a shining public persona, Judy Collins fought private demons that made her privileged life a living hell. In Cravings, she rips the veil from her darkest secrets, revealing her decades-long struggle with deadly eating disorders. Detailing her personal journey, she points the way to sanity and health.” —Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way
“A powerful pastiche of memories, augmented with brief biographies of pioneers in weight control, in which the singer-songwriter reveals how an early enchantment with sugar exploded into a fierce, 40-year servitude to food and alcohol.” —Washington Independent Review of Books
“Collins’s radiant memoir shines a light on her almost deadly struggles while vividly celebrating her new life free from cravings and sharing hope with everyone who suffers from food addiction.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A compelling read.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Intensely candid and detailed…. Collins’ many fans, and everyone touched by or concerned about addiction, will be moved by her inspiring story.” —Booklist
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