Social workers spend each day dealing with traumatic events and problems that few families ever have to face. From handling adoptions to dealing with eating disorders, social workers have significant stress and responsibilities in their work life. To find new ways to deal with social problems, individuals can read the following books. These books include some of the most common problems faced by social workers and the people that they serve. 1. Breaking Night by Liz Murray This book is actually a memoir of Liz Murray 's experiences. As a child, she was raised by parents who were mentally ill and addicted to drugs. Neglected for most of her life, she eventually ended up living on the streets. Murray 's life finally turned around when she was given a scholarship by the New York Times to go to Harvard University. This memoir is an interesting insight into the world that many children face when their parents have addictions or disorders. For social workers who want to understand the personal impact of traumatic upbringings, this is the book to choose. 2. Children and Adolescents in Trauma: Creative Therapeutic Approaches Written by Chris Nicholson, this book offers creative approaches to different social problems. A variety of experts and experienced social workers have included their stories in …show more content…
Unlike most stories, Lois Metzger 's book is actually told in the voice of the eating disorder. Mike Welles has just started high school, but things are quickly becoming difficult at his home. While life spirals out of control, he uses anorexia to take control again. The voice in his head pushes him to use his eating disorder to overcome the problems that are holding him back. Throughout the novel, readers will see what an eating disorder is like for young men. While plenty of books have been written about girls and eating disorders, this is one of the few and the best about a male with an eating