Harriet Brown
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Harriet Brown is an American writer, magazine editor, and professor of magazine journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
. She's the author of several books, including Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorexia (William Morrow
, 2010) and The Good-bye Window: A Year in the Life of a Day-Care Center (University of Wisconsin Press
). She has edited two anthologies: Mr. Wrong: Real-Life Stories About the Men We Used to Love (Ballantine
, 2007), and Feed Me!: Writers Dish About Food, Eating, Body Image, and Weight (Ballantine, 2009).
She began her magazine career in 1979, with a stint at Popular Science magazine. She was part of the start-up staffs for both Wigwag
magazine, 1989–1991, and American Girl magazine American Girl (magazine), 1992-2000. Her 2006 New York Times article "One Spoonful at a Time" chronicled her daughter's descent into anorexia and recovery via family-based treatment, also known as the Maudsley approach. That article became the basis of her 2010 book, Brave Girl Eating. Her experiences inspired Brown to begin working as an advocate for better eating-disorders treatment. That same year she helped found Maudsley Parents, a website offering resources to families struggling with anorexia.
As a professor at Newhouse, Brown continues to write, research, and teach about eating disorders and body image. In 2009 she created Project BodyTalk, an audio and web project that collects commentaries about food, eating, weight, and body image. She writes for the New York Times science section and magazine
, O: The Oprah Magazine, Health
magazine, and many other publications. She lives in Syracuse, NY, with her family.
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
. She's the author of several books, including Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorexia (William Morrow
William Morrow
Sir [Arthur] William Morrow DSO, ED, FRCP, PRACP, was an Australian physician and specialist in gastroenterology. He served terms as president of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and of the Australian Club....
, 2010) and The Good-bye Window: A Year in the Life of a Day-Care Center (University of Wisconsin Press
University of Wisconsin Press
The University of Wisconsin Press is a non-profit university press publishing peer-reviewed books and journals. It primarily publishes work by scholars from the global academic community but also serves the citizens of Wisconsin by publishing important books about Wisconsin, the Upper Midwest, and...
). She has edited two anthologies: Mr. Wrong: Real-Life Stories About the Men We Used to Love (Ballantine
Ballantine Books
Ballantine Books is a major book publisher located in the United States, founded in 1952 by Ian Ballantine with his wife, Betty Ballantine. It was acquired by Random House in 1973, which in turn was acquired by Bertelsmann AG in 1998 and remains part of that company today. Ballantine's logo is a...
, 2007), and Feed Me!: Writers Dish About Food, Eating, Body Image, and Weight (Ballantine, 2009).
She began her magazine career in 1979, with a stint at Popular Science magazine. She was part of the start-up staffs for both Wigwag
Wigwag (magazine)
Wigwag was an American magazine published from 1988 until 1991.Founded by Alexander "Lex" Kaplen, who worked at The New Yorker, Wigwag eschewed celebrity coverage in favor of personal and literary writing. A test issue was put on newsstands in the summer of 1988, and the magazine formally debuted...
magazine, 1989–1991, and American Girl magazine American Girl (magazine), 1992-2000. Her 2006 New York Times article "One Spoonful at a Time" chronicled her daughter's descent into anorexia and recovery via family-based treatment, also known as the Maudsley approach. That article became the basis of her 2010 book, Brave Girl Eating. Her experiences inspired Brown to begin working as an advocate for better eating-disorders treatment. That same year she helped found Maudsley Parents, a website offering resources to families struggling with anorexia.
As a professor at Newhouse, Brown continues to write, research, and teach about eating disorders and body image. In 2009 she created Project BodyTalk, an audio and web project that collects commentaries about food, eating, weight, and body image. She writes for the New York Times science section and magazine
The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine is a Sunday magazine supplement included with the Sunday edition of The New York Times. It is host to feature articles longer than those typically in the newspaper and has attracted many notable contributors...
, O: The Oprah Magazine, Health
Health (magazine)
Health is an American magazine focused on women's health. It was purchased by Time Inc. in 1991. The company now operates as a part of Time's Southern Progress Corporation. The magazine's topics range from diet and recipes to fashion tips and dealing with life issues such as stress...
magazine, and many other publications. She lives in Syracuse, NY, with her family.