"The Oxygen Mask Rule" is a memoir that reveals how Martha Thompson, whose identity is shredded by the disease of anorexia nervosa, enigmatically lives a life full of adventure, accomplishments and spiritual growth. Although the book speaks in depth of anorexia and bulimia, it also recounts many humorous, dramatic and unique journeys over a thirty-five year period. Thompson was in and out of hospitals numerous times by the age of 14. Remarkably the disease did not claim her life in early adulthood and she was temporarily able to find an outlet for her emotional needs by getting involved in...
"The Oxygen Mask Rule" is a memoir that reveals how Martha Thompson, whose identity is shredded by the disease of anorexia nervosa, enigmatically live...
Martha lives with chronic illness, but is determined to stay strong enough to continue working at the zoo, which she loves. When her symptoms worsen and she starts fainting, she gets a service dog for support. With Henry by her side, she expects life to get easier, but that's not what happens. Henry is a Chihuahua mix, much smaller than the familiar guide dogs for the blind, and Martha's disability is not obvious, so when they go into public places people ask, "He's so small. How does he help you?" Or, "You're not blind, why do you need a service dog?" Martha is...
Martha lives with chronic illness, but is determined to stay strong enough to continue working at the zoo, which she loves. When h...
Martha lives with chronic illness, but is determined to stay strong enough to continue working at the zoo, which she loves. When her symptoms worsen and she starts fainting, she gets a service dog for support. With Henry by her side, she expects life to get easier, but that's not what happens. Henry is a Chihuahua mix, much smaller than the familiar guide dogs for the blind, and Martha's disability is not obvious, so when they go into public places people ask, "He's so small. How does he help you?" Or, "You're not blind, why do you need a service dog?" Martha is...
Martha lives with chronic illness, but is determined to stay strong enough to continue working at the zoo, which she loves. When h...
