Cravings: How I Conquered Food - Softcover

"[Cravings] will give comfort and guidance to the many people trying to improve their relationships with food." --Andrew Weil, author of Eating Well for Optimum Health

"An inspiring autobiography of one passionate individual finding a way of living that radiates health. Judy Collins is a beacon of hope for us all." --Erica Jong, author of Fear of Flying

"A compelling tale." --People

"Unflinchingly honest. . . . Fascinating. . . . Portrays her unparalleled career in music against a brutal, unforgiving, and all but all-encompassing eating addiction." --HuffPost

"Brave in its candor and clear-sighed in its solutions, full of heartbreak but also tremendously uplifting, Cravings spotlights a path of spiritual and physical renewal for everyone." --Ron Chernow, author of Alexander Hamilton

"Blessed with an angelic voice and a shining public persona, Judy Collins fought private demons that made her privileged life a living hell. In Cravings, she rips the veil from her darkest secrets, revealing her decades-long struggle with deadly eating disorders. Detailing her personal journey, she points the way to sanity and health."
--Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way

"A powerful pastiche of memories, augmented with brief biographies of pioneers in weight control, in which the singer-songwriter reveals how an early enchantment with sugar exploded into a fierce, 40-year servitude to food and alcohol." --Washington Independent Review of Books

"Collins's radiant memoir shines a light on her almost deadly struggles while vividly celebrating her new life free from cravings and sharing hope with everyone who suffers from food addiction." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A compelling read." --Kirkus Reviews

"Intensely candid and detailed. . . . Collins' many fans, and everyone touched by or concerned about addiction, will be moved by her inspiring story." --Booklist

Judy Collins has recorded more than fifty albums over her illustrious career. With several top-ten hits, Grammy nominations, and gold- and platinum-selling albums to her credit, she has also written several books and is a New York Times bestselling author.

www.judycollins.com