Father Hunger: Fathers, Daughters and Food Horror Book Review

“Father Hunger” is the emptiness experienced by women whose fathers are/were emotionally absent, a void that leads to unrealistic body image, yo-yo dieting, food fears and disordered eating patterns. “Father Hunger” is a common phenomenon of Western culture, whose dictates and myths limit a father’s role, creating a loss for all family members. Dr. Maine also discusses practical solutions to help readers understand and improve their father/daughter relationships and help families reconnect.