"Having waged my own war with eating disorders, I identified with Lee's account of almost overwhelming struggles, and then the welcome outcome of a hard-won recovery. Her story is raw, real and revealing, . . . a clear and victorious validation of the fact that recovery is possible." (Cherry Boone O'Neill, author of Starving for Attention, eldest daughter of Pat Boone)
"If you or someone you love has been at this dark table [of depression or anorexia], you will find her story enlightening and encouraging." (Light Magazine Canada, December 2013)
"A searing, searching memoir of a young woman's destructive journey with an eating disorder. This might not be an issue we have to face, but the emotions and needs the author describes are instantly recognizable. I felt drawn into her story immediately, reading steadily until I finished the book. . . . A compelling, emotional read." (Amy Boucher Pye, Woman Alive, October 2014)
"Table in the Darkness offers women hope while bringing balance to the roles of faith and therapy in leading broken individuals into a place of healing and restoration. Intense, powerful, it's highly recommended." (Kristine Wilson, CBA Retailers + Resources, December 2013)
"Lee Wolfe Blum, in her engaging, conversational-style book, exposes eating disorders for what they really are. She sets aside all inhibitions and vibrantly recounts the years of her life that were overtaken by an eating disorder. She does an outstanding job of taking the reader on a personal journey from the beginning of the disorder to the end. Her honest depiction of what it can be like for those who are struggling gives hope to so many that recovery is a real goal, and it is in fact a reachable one. While sharing her personal story of recovery, Lee manages to present eating disorders in a balanced way which neither berates nor glorifies them, as many other autobiographical tales sometimes tend to do. This book is fresh, honest and authentic, all the while keeping a very unbiased outlook on eating disorders. Lee does not make the book about eating or not eating, but about the pain and complexities of the disorder. Her vulnerability and honesty makes us feel as though we are talking to a sister or a friend, which allowed the reader to connect deeper with the author and the disorder itself. Lee's struggles are a reminder to just how much can be going on in other's lives that we are so blindly unaware of. . . . She takes you deep inside her most inner thoughts and brings to the surface how truly difficult recovery can be. Lee throughout also expresses the way her relationship with God had impacted her through her journey to recovery. She represented her relationship with God in such a way that was in no way forcing the belief onto others, but to show just how important faith in someone or something is and necessary for recovery. The emotional journey Lee shared with the reader was captivating, attention-grabbing and in the end, hopeful. She allowed the reader to see that things can change, people can make a different choice and that no one person is responsible for eating disorders. I would recommend this book to anyone affected by eating disorders, whether it be a personal struggle or the struggle of a loved one. Table in the Darkness gives some understanding to the innermost thoughts and desires of those with an eating disorder, and it gives us all a great deal of hope for others fighting this battle." (Lynn Grefe, president and chief executive officer of the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA))
"In Table in the Darkness, Lee Blum shows . . . that recovery and healing from the devastating effects of an eating disorder are possible. This book is a source of hope and instruction for those battling an eating disorder as well as for loved ones." (Kim Bushman, licensed psychologist, Water's Edge Counseling Healing Center)
"Table in the Darkness is a page-turning account of a woman's battle against mental illness and the inspiring story of how she overcomes. I couldn't put it down and cannot recommend it highly enough to those longing for freedom from their past." (Emily Wierenga, author of Chasing Silhouettes)
"I am a huge fan of Lee Wolfe Blum. She is an inspiring example of the freedom that comes when we allow God's loving truth to seep through the cracks in our armor and nourish the deepest corners of our hearts. In Table in the Darkness, Lee reminds us that God is at work in us always, even--and often--when we're not looking." (Constance Rhodes, founder and CEO, FINDINGbalance; author, Life Inside the "Thin" Cage)
"In a world where we are encouraged to hide our pain and ignore the brokenness around us, Lee Blum's Table in the Darkness is a tender, stark and vital reminder that so many in our midst struggle, and struggle deeply. Her story is horrific and hopeful, and the ultimate power of authentic community offers hope to all of us, regardless of what we carry around inside of us. With so few voices reminding us how deeply we need and long for one another, Lee Blum's is a godsend." (Chap Clark, Fuller Theological Seminary)
"From emotional mountaintops to the deepest valleys, Lee Blum takes you through the stark reality of life with an eating disorder. Her riveting account of real-life experiences and the hope found in her faith in God will leave you hanging on to every page. In my twenty years of experience treating eating disorders I have seen no other writing that offers more for the individual who desperately needs recovery." (Joel Jahraus, MD, FAED (Fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders), eating disorder professional)