Pt. 1. Arrivals -- Prepare for a long road -- Living with the volcano -- Horrible habits and ghastly games -- Family actions and reactions -- Control issues -- How bad can it get? -- Can the family survive anorexia? -- You are not alone -- Read all about it! -- Research - past and present -- Anorexia, bulimia and self-esteem -- Pt. 2. -- Anxious Annie, soft Sue and hard hearted Hannah - the parents' dilemma -- Tips, techniques and strategies -- Coming up for air - stress, distress and survival for carers -- Pathways to professionals -- End of the story - or rather, a new beginning