The desire for control can manifest in destructive ways from "summary" of Wasted by Marya Hornbacher
The compulsion to control, to grasp tightly onto any semblance of power in a world that feels chaotic and unpredictable, is a theme that weaves its way through the narrative of 'Wasted'. Marya Hornbacher's raw and unflinching exploration of her battle with anorexia nervosa lays bare the ways in which the desire for control can spiral into destructive behaviors and thought patterns. From the very beginning, as she recounts her earliest memories of feeling out of control in her own body, Hornbacher highlights the insidious nature of the need to exert power over oneself. She describes how the drive to control her physical appearance, her weight, and ultimately her entire existence, becomes all-consuming. It is a relentless pursuit, a never-ending quest for perfection and order in a world that seems overwhelming and chaotic. As Hornbacher delves deeper into her struggle with anorexia, she reveals how the desire for control can manifest in destructive ways. She meticulously tracks every morsel of food that passes her lips, meticulously counting calories and gr...
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