Little Girl Crying

My Life-Long Struggle with Anorexia Nervosa and the Prayer that Saved My Life

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Pub Date 11 Aug 2018 | Archive Date 11 May 2019

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I'll bury the pain deep, deep downSo deep that it can't be foundIt will not see the light of dayIf it seeks release I'll purge it awayI'll starve the life right out of itAnd lull the pain a little bitI'll beat the pain … the anger … fear'Till 'It' or 'I' just disappear.Abused at home, bullied relentlessly at school, and raped by someone she loved and trusted, Belinda Rose found her emotional pain too much to cope with, and thus began the fight of her life against two dark adversaries: Anorexia Nervosa and Depression. For nearly 38 years, she found herself locked in a life and death battle with an eating disorder intent on destroying her mentally, physically and spiritually. Near death multiple times, and at one point hospitalized 13 times within the span of a year and a half, doctors all agreed she'd never overcome the eating disorder and would likely die from it. It would take nothing less than a miracle for her to find the recovery that seemed impossible. She felt lost, alone and at the mercy of an illness intent on her destruction. All hope seemed gone, or was it?As a small child, Belinda had found comfort and sanctuary from those that abused and bullied her in the arms of her imaginary friend, Jesus. It would be the deep love and devotion she'd felt for Him since childhood that would lead her on a journey of prayer to an incredible spiritual experience that would miraculously still the Voice of Anorexia, lift the darkness of depression and transform her life setting her on a new path.Little Girl Crying is a story of survival. It's a story of God's love, mercy, and amazing grace, that affirms God is with us even when He is silent. But most of all, it is a message of hope and encouragement to all that suffer that says never give up, because our God is a God of healing and miracles!From every chapter beginning with a Bible verse and an inspirational poem to ending with a prayer, to the over 40 compelling, original, and often heart-wrenching black and white illustrations, Little Girl Crying is so much more than just another eating disorder memoir, but a sense-evoking, spiritually uplifting experience that meets each of us in our own personal suffering. This is a story that is a wild ride on an emotional roller coaster, and yet, a spiritual journey full of hope and miracles that speaks to perseverance, the power of prayer, and God's silence amid our suffering. The author shares deep insights into the heart of anorexia nervosa?the insidious voice, that torments and tortures its victim's psyche relentlessly. She also offers a short and special section at the end of the book with insightful suggestions for family and friends of ways to support those that are suffering with an eating disorder. While Little Girl Crying takes the reader deep into the heart of suffering, it also reflects on where God is in the midst of our suffering, why He allows it, and how we can find both a deeper purpose for it and the blessings in it. It is no wonder Little Girl Crying has been called a modern day Pilgrim's Progress.

I'll bury the pain deep, deep downSo deep that it can't be foundIt will not see the light of dayIf it seeks release I'll purge it awayI'll starve the life right out of itAnd lull the pain a little...


Advance Praise

“A stirringly confidential memoir teeming with inspiration.” - Kirkus Reviews

“A compelling and inspirational memoir, Little Girl Crying offers hope for a suffering world.” - Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, author of Falling Upward and Immortal Diamond

“Belinda Rose takes us on a powerful journey as she travels a tortured path toward healing and transformation going through the pain of trauma and abuse to discover the experience of ultimate love. A modern Pilgrim’s Progress.”  ~Janice Morgante, Executive Director, Riverwalk Eating Disorders and Wellness Centres

“I highly recommend Little Girl Crying to understand anorexia nervosa and so much more. Its lessons are universal for hurt and the need for healing - both individual and globally - are universal.” Father James Kubicki, S.J. Former National Director of the Apostleship of Prayer, author of A Heart On Fire: Rediscovering Devotion To The Sacred Heart of Jesus


“A stirringly confidential memoir teeming with inspiration.” - Kirkus Reviews

“A compelling and inspirational memoir, Little Girl Crying offers hope for a suffering world.” - Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM...


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ISBN 9780998840116
PRICE $24.95 (USD)
PAGES 478

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Lost in her own world, misunderstood and belittled by others, Belinda takes unkind words to heart. It's not long before the Voice talks her into believing the lies she's been told. This harrowing story takes you on a ride that few of us truly know much about and into the dark depths of anorexia nervosa. After struggling for years, battling this demon and nearly losing her life multiple times, Belinda is finally able to find peace. Little Girl Crying proves perfectly the power our words have on others and ourselves!

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This is the heartbreaking story of Belinda's fight to overcome anorexia nervosa. She fought a horrible battle for years before she finally found herself with God's help. This is a book everybody should read. Thank you BooksGoSocial via NetGalley for free copy of this book. This is my honest opinion. I highly recommend this book.

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This book is vital for anyone who has ever struggled with an eating disorder. It is well written, engaging, and inspiring. I read this book in one sitting because I could not put it down. Highly recommend!

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