The eating disorder theme in this book is an obvious draw, but Knapp makes pointed discussion of the relationship between women, food, and desire how stunted desires can express themselves in all kinds of ways, from sex-addiction to compulsive shopping. She uses her reporting skills on herself and the broader culture to try and answer some of these questions. Knappās questions why women want, and how do women identify and demand their wants, have psychological grounding. These influences make Appetites truly compelling. She died in 2002 of lung cancer before this book was published. Knapp she was a successful reporter for the Boston Phoenix and she wrote a bestselling book about being a high functioning alcoholic called, Drinking: A Love Story. Some things to know about Caroline Knapp: She was the daughter of the noted psychiatrist Peter H.
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