STARVING IN SEARCH OF ME
An intimate and offbeat memoir that penetrates the heart and mind, Starving in Search of Me is a companion piece for young adults who have struggled with eating disorders or other issues related to body image, identity, sexuality, and trying to find their voice in a modern world that can feel dangerous and overwhelming. The book provides readers an opportunity to be themselves, in addition to tools and resources to help them heal, cope, and live a more authentic life.
Reviews
“A thoughtful and enlightening meditation on body image, identity, sexuality, and self-acceptance.”— AYDIAN DOWLING, LGBTQ+ ACTIVIST AND YOUTUBE INFLUENCER
"An intimate and engrossing memoir meets an empowering self-help guide for sufferers of anorexia and bulimia."— JOSHUA ROSENTHAL, FOUNDER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION
"A significant work of honesty offering company and hope to anyone struggling with the weight of feeling different. Marissa gives readers a courageous voice—one that reminds them that what makes them different is what makes them beautiful."— KATE FLOWERS, CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF AZARA BALLET; AUTHOR AND FORMER WELLNESS CREATOR
"A true companion piece for anyone who has ever struggled with food or themselves. Marissa writes with compassion, offering readers the opportunity to simply be themselves.”— LINDSEY SMITH, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF FOOD GUILT NO MORE
EVERYONE IS A FREAK
when it comes to sexuality and desire, there is no such thing as "normal." Beneath the labels and masks we hide behind, we are all equally human. Everyone Is a Freak unleashes the voices of sex and gender outlaws and "ordinary" people, challenging social expectations. The collection includes essays and quotes from individuals of various genders and sexual orientations. These intimate confessions will empower you to be more honest and less afraid. From funny and embarrassing sex scandals and zany fetishes... to heart-wrenching confessions about discrimination and oppression, Everyone Is a Freak will make you laugh, cry, and lower your guard to humanity.
Reviews
"Each page is a surprise — some delightful and some heartbreaking; so eloquently spoken in the voices of dozens of sex and gender outsiders, insiders, and people who take no side at all.”— KATE BORNSTEIN, AUTHOR OF GENDER OUTLAW
"Honest and provocative. An intimate glimpse behind the masks and labels people wear in their daily lives.”— ERIKA LUST, INDIE EROTIC FILM DIRECTOR
"An intimate peek into the sexual psyche of everyday people and an intensely gratifying response to the question, 'Am I normal?' The answer, exampled page after page with resounding confirmation: none of us are normal, so drop the shame and let your freak flag fly.”— JIZ LEE, EDITOR OF COMING OUT LIKE A PORN STAR