Anna Roux had it all, the perfect man, the career of her dreams, a loving family in Paris. After an injury put her career as a dancer on hold and a job offer for her husband moved her to the United States, Anna was left with too much time on her hands. Alone with all her imperfections. If only she could  loose that one pound or smooth that one roll out. One by one foods left her diet, then meals all together. It put a strain on her family, and denial in her marriage. Until it nearly killed her and that is how she ended up at 17 Swan street.

The group of girls at the home are endearing characters and each had a unique voice. The Story reads like an autobiography and a bit of a sad one at that. Anna’s story is not so uncommon but is heroic none the less. In the end it comes down to endurance and strength and sheer will to live and survive an illness of the mind that fights the body.

The story is written well. Yara Zgheib writes with knowledge and insight that lets you as the reader know the ache and pain and desires of  anorexia. If it is not autobiographical then the story was well researched. The Girls at 17 Swan Street will pull at this empathetic nerve and have you rooting not only for Anna, but the other girls as well.

So my booklings, if you are looking for a serious no nonsense read  look no further.

I give this book a solid 3 out of 5 stars.

I received a copy of this book from NetGally for a fair and honest review