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# The Invisible Girl

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Review: Very well-written... - Peter Barham shares his daugher's story of anorexia, posthumously. Debbie Barham was one of the most popular comedy writers for some very well-known performers and television spots on the BBC, among others. This book is not just an account of "Debs'" eating disorder, but also the strength which she portrayed throughout her illness. "The Invisible Girl" is one father's account of what anorexia can do to a family, to friends, and subsequently-- the the sufferer herself. This book is well-written, well-organized and doesn't sugar-coat anything to make it easier to read. While we read of Debs' story, we also read of the healing process that her family must go through, upon her unexpected death at a young age. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
Review: This is an unusual acheivement, by turns hilarious and utterly tragic. The hilarity is supplied by Debbie (D.A.) Barham in many excerpts of published articles and personal e-mails. I think that her wit made her a worthy successor to Peter Cook; every bit as unique and uncompromising. Debbie's tragedy - an exceptionally gifted woman destroyed by anorexia - breaks your heart. The reader is steered, from chapter to chapter, between experiencing helpless laughter at Debbie's laser-beam wit and horrified sadness at her disintegration. Peter Barham clearly tried to understand his daughter's anorexia, and conveys his own helplessness as he and Debbie's step-mother tried to help her. There are also powerful testimonies by many of Debbie's work-colleagues on how they became aware of her illness and attempted numerous interventions. Debbie's own references to her eating disorder punctuate many of her articles, often with startling cruelty. We get to know her complex personality and her brilliant, sometimes savage wit. As I savour Debbie's dazzling comic talent throughout the book, I remember reading Clive James's moving tribute to her in 2003 and sorely wish she was still here. Thankfully, many of her articles for the Independent can be found online (highly recommended) This is an extremely moving book that pulls at your emotions. While I admire Peter Barham's strength in telling the whole story (as far as he was able to) I think that a further (perhaps more suitable) tribute to Debbie Barham - and one that she would appreciate - would be a published collection of all her major articles including a compendium of all her finest gags. God bless, and Cheers, Debs.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,640,885 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,562 in Self-Help for Eating Disorders & Body Image Issues (Books) #2,595 in Biographies & History Graphic Novels #3,468 in Parenting Girls |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (11) |
| Dimensions  | 5.06 x 1.04 x 7.81 inches |
| Edition  | edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0007205430 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0007205431 |
| Item Weight  | 13.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 416 pages |
| Publication date  | August 7, 2006 |
| Publisher  | Harper Element |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very well-written...
*by W***Y on December 28, 2006*

Peter Barham shares his daugher's story of anorexia, posthumously. Debbie Barham was one of the most popular comedy writers for some very well-known performers and television spots on the BBC, among others. This book is not just an account of "Debs'" eating disorder, but also the strength which she portrayed throughout her illness. "The Invisible Girl" is one father's account of what anorexia can do to a family, to friends, and subsequently-- the the sufferer herself. This book is well-written, well-organized and doesn't sugar-coat anything to make it easier to read. While we read of Debs' story, we also read of the healing process that her family must go through, upon her unexpected death at a young age. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***. on October 3, 2008*

This is an unusual acheivement, by turns hilarious and utterly tragic. The hilarity is supplied by Debbie (D.A.) Barham in many excerpts of published articles and personal e-mails. I think that her wit made her a worthy successor to Peter Cook; every bit as unique and uncompromising. Debbie's tragedy - an exceptionally gifted woman destroyed by anorexia - breaks your heart. The reader is steered, from chapter to chapter, between experiencing helpless laughter at Debbie's laser-beam wit and horrified sadness at her disintegration. Peter Barham clearly tried to understand his daughter's anorexia, and conveys his own helplessness as he and Debbie's step-mother tried to help her. There are also powerful testimonies by many of Debbie's work-colleagues on how they became aware of her illness and attempted numerous interventions. Debbie's own references to her eating disorder punctuate many of her articles, often with startling cruelty. We get to know her complex personality and her brilliant, sometimes savage wit. As I savour Debbie's dazzling comic talent throughout the book, I remember reading Clive James's moving tribute to her in 2003 and sorely wish she was still here. Thankfully, many of her articles for the Independent can be found online (highly recommended) This is an extremely moving book that pulls at your emotions. While I admire Peter Barham's strength in telling the whole story (as far as he was able to) I think that a further (perhaps more suitable) tribute to Debbie Barham - and one that she would appreciate - would be a published collection of all her major articles including a compendium of all her finest gags. God bless, and Cheers, Debs.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***4 on May 3, 2012*

Fantastic beginning, very gripping. It's so sad it had me in tears, however I found the middle part very repetitive.

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