Cynthia Rowland was an outwardly vivacious and successful
television news reporter, who inwardly had slipped into the depths
of bulimia. An addiction to binging and purging and heavy doses of
laxatives finally landed her in treatment. The Monster Within tells
the story of her descent into sickness, her struggle to learn why
she was engaging in slow suicide, and the courage and grace it took
to get well.
This updated edition includes a section of answers to some of the
common questions the author is asked about bulimia. Anyone
suffering from an eating disorder (there are eight million bulimics
in America alone), as well as parents, friends, counselors, and
pastors will find hope and help through this engaging true life
story.
Cynthia Rowland McClure was an outwardly vivacious and
successful television journalist, who inwardly had slipped into the
depths of bulimia.
For twelve lonely and desperate years, as she battled her personal
monster, suicide was often on her mind. It seemed the only way to
escape the hopelessness she felt. Cynthia managed to hide her
struggle until a friend finally steered her to a Dallas clinic.
There she was able to confront the realities of her past and look
to the future with optimism.
In The Monster Within, Cynthia openly shares her struggle to learn
why she was engaging in destructive behavior and the courage and
grace it took to get well. If you or someone you know struggles
with an eating disorder, this true life story will provide answers,
hope, and help.
Cynthia Rowland McClure is an internationally recognized spokesperson for those who sufferer from eating disorders. She is also a popular speaker through her organization "Hope for the Hungry Heart" in Pomona, California.