![]() ![]() ![]() I call on Jesus though he never calls on me." Here are some examples of the writing that I found so compelling: The writing is highly sharp, insightful and stylized. Kasilik is able to convey this skillfully and artfully albeit painfully. The effects on the family can be both blatant and subtle and Ms. This is beyond body image and moves into the area of delusion and self-annhilation. This illness can be so bleak in its severe manifestations and causes the person to slowly break down physically, psychologically and spiritually. Kasilik gives a stark stylized telling of what it is like to live with anorexia nervosa in a compelling, harsh and razor sharp way. The sisters love each other fiercely but they also hurt each other in a myriad of ways. The younger has behavioral issues and sees the ghost of her dead papa in various guises. The elder has had to drop out of med school as she has relapsed with severe (and I mean severe) anorexia nervosa. ![]() The story though mostly revolves around the two daughters as they struggle with themselves and each other. ![]() Mother is tired, lonely and unable to move forward. A mother and two daughters grieve the death of the male figure (father/husband) and each are damaged to varying degrees. Kaslik spares nobody in this family drama. ![]()
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