42 pages • 1 hour read
Clare B. Dunkle, Elena DunkleElena Vanishing
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Elena Vanishing by Clare B. Dunkle and Elena Dunkle is a memoir chronicling an individual's struggle and journey with an eating disorder. The book provides a personal perspective on the challenges, treatments, and emotional experiences involved in the process of seeking recovery.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Elena Vanishing by Clare B. Dunkle and Elena Dunkle offers a gripping and raw portrayal of a teenager's struggle with anorexia. Readers appreciate its candid and authentic voice; however, some find the narrative structure occasionally fragmented. Overall, it effectively conveys the harrowing reality of eating disorders, providing both empathy and enlightenment.
Who Should Read Elena Vanishing?
Readers who would enjoy Elena Vanishing by Clare B. Dunkle and Elena Dunkle are typically drawn to memoirs that delve into personal struggles with mental health, particularly eating disorders. Fans of Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson or Wasted by Marya Hornbacher will find this raw and honest narrative compelling and relatable.
RecommendedReading Age
15-18yearsBook Details
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Identity: Mental Health
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Mental Illness
Depression / Suicide
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Psychology