Diagnosed with anorexia the same week she began high school, Nicole MacIntyre’s freshman year turned into a secret battle for her life. While anorexia is often misunderstood as a conscious choice, Nicole’s story leaves no doubt it is a serious mental and physical illness. Fifteen year old, Nicole, describes how anorexia stole her life and how she fought to win it back again. The story of her freshman year chronicles her diagnosis, treatment, and recovery with surprising frankness and humor. Nicole is now a healthy young lady and a high school graduate. She looks forward to college and all the future will hold.