The Invisible Girl: A father's heart-breaking story of the daughter he lost

by Peter Barham, Alan Hurndall, Dr Peter Barham Dr

Book Overview

A few years after packing for London, teenager Debbie Barham was writing the funniest lines for the top names in British comedy. But her genius belied a darker, destructive side that slowly span out of control. By 26 she had died of anorexia. This powerful memoir is her father's search to understand his daughter and make sense of her troubled end.

In this poignant memoir of his daughter's short life, Peter Barham sets out to discover the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007205430
• ISBN13: 9780007205431
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Harper Element
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

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.