Episode 144: I Am an Artichoke
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I Am an Artichoke
On Episode 144, Alli and her guest Elise Bryant have a thoughtful, honest, and at times vulnerable conversation about I Am an Artichoke, which was written by Lucy Frank and published in 1995.
The book tells the story of an angsty teen named Sarah who takes a summer job as a mother’s helper in New York City, only to discover that the family who hired her is working through trauma that they’re not willing to acknowledge. Together, Alli and Elise consider the dangers of the way that eating disorders are depicted in this book, share the parts of Sarah’s experience that resonated with them, and so much more.
TW: eating disorders, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, body image
Elise Bryant is the author of Happily Ever Afters, as well as the forthcoming One True Loves (out January 2022!). Follow her on Instagram (@elisembryant) and Twitter (@elisembryant).
CHECK OUT ELISE’S BOOK:
If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out for help! Here are a few resources:
CHECK OUT ELISE’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Blackout by Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon, Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Nic Stone
MORE READING:
“I Am an Artichoke” (Publishers Weekly, 1995)
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