Steven Levenkron
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Steven Levenkron is a psychotherapist and writer known for his research into anorexia nervosa
and self-injury. He now lives and still continues his practice in New York.
Levenkron started his research in 1970 and later took part in the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
. At first, he gained the popularity due to his 1978 novel The Best Little Girl in the World, which won the "Best Book for Young Adults award" from the American Library Association
and later became a base of the American Broadcasting Company
's television film The Best Little Girl in the World
.
His notable clients included Karen Carpenter
, who died in 1983.
In 1998, W. W. Norton & Company published Levenkron's non-fiction
book Cutting, Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation. In the book, he insisted that self-injury was not related to suicide
in essentials.
His book The Luckiest Girl in the World is the original work of the 2000 television movie Secret Cutting
, produced by USA Network
.
the 8 books above have all been translated into 7 different foreign languages
Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Although commonly called "anorexia", that term on its own denotes any symptomatic loss of appetite and is not strictly accurate...
and self-injury. He now lives and still continues his practice in New York.
Levenkron started his research in 1970 and later took part in the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders is the oldest organization aimed at fighting eating disorders in the United States. ANAD assists people struggling with eating disorders such as Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa and also provides resources for families,...
. At first, he gained the popularity due to his 1978 novel The Best Little Girl in the World, which won the "Best Book for Young Adults award" from the American Library Association
American Library Association
The American Library Association is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 62,000 members....
and later became a base of the American Broadcasting Company
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
's television film The Best Little Girl in the World
The Best Little Girl in the World
The Best Little Girl in the World is a 1981 television film directed by Sam O'Steen and executive produced by Aaron Spelling. The film is based upon the 1978 novel of the same name written by Steven Levenkron.-Plot:...
.
His notable clients included Karen Carpenter
Karen Carpenter
Karen Anne Carpenter was an American singer and drummer. She and her brother, Richard, formed the 1970s duo The Carpenters. She was a drummer of exceptional skill, but she is best remembered for her vocal performances of idealistic romantic ballads of true love...
, who died in 1983.
In 1998, W. W. Norton & Company published Levenkron's non-fiction
Non-fiction
Non-fiction is the form of any narrative, account, or other communicative work whose assertions and descriptions are understood to be fact...
book Cutting, Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation. In the book, he insisted that self-injury was not related to suicide
Suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair or attributed to some underlying mental disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse...
in essentials.
His book The Luckiest Girl in the World is the original work of the 2000 television movie Secret Cutting
Secret Cutting
Secret Cutting is a 2000 Made-for-TV movie directed by Norma Bailey, starring Kimberlee Peterson and Rhea Perlman, about a self-injurer teenager, focusing on and her relation with family, friend and acquaintances...
, produced by USA Network
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
.
Publications
- stolen tomorrows, 2007
- Treating and Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa, 1982
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, 1991
- Cutting, Understanding & Overcoming Self-Mutilation, 1998
- Anatomy of Anorexia, 2000
- The Best Little Girl in the WorldThe Best Little Girl in the WorldThe Best Little Girl in the World is a 1981 television film directed by Sam O'Steen and executive produced by Aaron Spelling. The film is based upon the 1978 novel of the same name written by Steven Levenkron.-Plot:...
- work of fiction, also produced as a movie - The Luckiest Girl in the World - work of fiction, also produced as a movie under the title Secret CuttingSecret CuttingSecret Cutting is a 2000 Made-for-TV movie directed by Norma Bailey, starring Kimberlee Peterson and Rhea Perlman, about a self-injurer teenager, focusing on and her relation with family, friend and acquaintances...
- Kessa - work of fiction
the 8 books above have all been translated into 7 different foreign languages