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“The author’s compassion, humor, and talent shine on every page of this haunting memoir.” — Patti Breitman, author of How to Say No
“Full of love, compassion and humor...a story that is heartwarming and necessary for anyone who has loved an aging parent.” — Carol Normandi, coauthor of It’s not About Food |
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Writings by Laurelee:
Your Name Is Edith
It’s Not About Food
Over It
Contributions in: Reeds Reads Anthology
Purchasing and additional information on these works can be found here. |
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Laurelee Roark |
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Heal the Body, Quiet the Mind |
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Laurelee Roark, M.A., C.C.H.T. C.M.T, is best known as the founder of Beyond Hunger, Inc., www.beyondhunger.org, co-author of two pivotal books about eating disorders, and co-creator of Body Love Cards. If you are seeking information or assistance with an eating disorder for yourself or a loved one, please use the contact information below. Laurelee continues fighting to change people’s negative perceptions about their body.
In October 2009 Laurelee was on the radio waves with "An Organic Conversation" Green 960, San Francisco. Click here to listen to this frank discussion entitled “Beneath the Obsession of Food and Weight".
In July 2009 she participated in a podcast with Annie Fox (find her blog here) and Carol Normandi to help address the problem in youngsters. In the podcast they discuss the role and impact of pop culture and media on the youth of today. To listen to this podcast, click here.
In addition to her ongoing battle against eating disorders she continues to write. Her most recent release is about Alzheimers disease from a closer perspective.
In March of 2008 Laurelee celebrated the long-awaited release of her latest book dealing with a topic which is quite personal. This body of work tackles her journey through Alzheimer’s disease with her mother and it is entitled “Your Name Is Edith”.
Please look for this new book online and in local Marin bookstores. |
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To contact us: |
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E-mail: info@laureleeroark.com Phone: 415-497-8910 |
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If you are interested in purchasing this book, please email the author at: info@laureleeroark.com or call 415-497-8910 |
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Listen to Podcasts with Laurelee:
(October 2009)
(July 2009) |