La jaula dorada

Synopsis of La jaula dorada

Published for the first time more than twenty years ago, 'The Golden Cage' is a classic book on anorexia nervosa. Hilde Bruch, an expert clinical psychologist, describes the obsession with thinness and the search for superiority in the denial of oneself, which characterizes anorexia nervosa. As a result of her observations, Bruch emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and narrates the history of this enigmatic disorder with an elegant and precise style, which skillfully combines dissemination and rigor. This book stands as an essential tool for patients, parents, students and therapists.