Inside Amy is a true story of my life. I am not a distinguished, prominent, recognized author of our time. I am a mother, a wife, a sister, an aunt, a godmother and a friend, a woman who suffered silently as a child, and later in life, became a victim of anorexia nervosa. Although many books discuss eating disorders from different points of view, my book is distinct because it recounts my personal experience as a mother with anorexia nervosa. Throughout my book, I refer to myself as Amy, a name I always loved from childhood.

I was compelled to write this book as a form of therapy, a way to obtain my own sense of inner peace. I never imagined how many years of unspoken emotions I had to release on paper. Once I had finished writing my story, I realized that I needed other to read and realize it. I wanted to reach out to all ages, inform them to seek outside sources and realize it is acceptable to ask for help. I have learned to accept myself for the beautiful person I have become and found the courage to say, "I survived." I discovered these fine qualities. I always had them inside of me. Over many years, I uncovered them.

I speak publicly to adults and our youth about the signs, symptoms, treatment and recovery of individuals with eating disorders. For more information about my availability as a speaker, visit my website at InsideAmy.com, or e-mail me at LeAnne@insideamy.com.