Shine a Light is a book consisting of three short stories on three different disorders - Anorexia Nervosa, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder.
HUNGRY FOR LESS
After his sister, Anna, suffers from a life changing event, a young Benjamin decides to fulfill her dreams of becoming a gymnast by taking on the sport himself. His goal to become like his sister begins to affect him as he continues to strive for perfection. Hungry for Less narrates the story of Benjamin Turman, a young boy who battles with anorexia nervosa and how he eventually overcomes it.
HUGS AT A PRICE
After suffering from a devastating loss, Elena is left hopeless and feeling empty. Years later, her life changes with the birth of her daughter, Mia. Elena's past and her overwhelming fear of losing Mia, drive her to develop all sorts of measures to keep Mia safe. Hugs at a Price talks about Elena's struggle with her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and how it affects her life and family.
FINDING MYSELF
Luna Dayton was abused by her parents as a child but she doesn't remember it. In fact, she doesn't recall most of her childhood. When Luna begins to forget more parts of her everyday life she decides to seek help. Finding Myself recounts Luna's journey with Dissociative Identity Disorder and how she discovers the hidden truth about her life while finding herself.