Not All Black Girls

“The sooner we . . . confront all of the issues—like food addiction, depression, and sexual abuse—that keep us hurting and hiding, the sooner we can begin to heal. Armstrong’s book is an answer to millions of black women’s prayers.”  —Meri Nana-Ama Danquah, author, Willow Weep for Me: A Black Woman’s Journey Through Depression

“Harrowing and compelling . . . a long-overdue look at eating disorders among African American women . . . a gripping read [with] universal appeal.”  —Stephen McCauley, author, The Object of My Affection

“Armstrong’s perspective . . . will go a long way toward breaking down the myths about eating disorders that are preventing so many, many people of color from seeking the treatment they need.”  —Aimee Liu, author, Gaining: The Truth About Life After Eating Disorders

“Hurrah for a woman bold enough to throw open the closet door and tell the truth about her relationship with food.”  —Hill Harper, actor, CSI: NY, and author, Letters to a Young Brother