FORMER BIG BROTHER STAR WANTS TO HELP OTHERS TOO FACE THEIR OWN PERSONAL NIGHTMARES... LEA WALKER HAS WRITTEN A NEW BOOK CALLED ‘LIVING WITH BDD’.. The book will be on sale on 21st November 2008.. Lea Walker first caught the public eye when she appeared on Channel 4’s Big Brother programme in 2006. Her outgoing personality, carefree attitude and sometimes outspoken manner kept audiences glued to their screens but behind the smiles she was hiding a long history of eating disorders and unhappiness. As well as trying to cope with a failed marriage, life as a single parent and caring for a sick relative, Lea has faced a continuous battle with her distorted body image but her irrepressible sense of humour has helped her to emerge triumphant from the trauma of the past and finally lay her demons to rest. Living with BDD is more than a biography. It is a touching and honest account of one woman’s struggle to come to terms with the crushing low self esteem and dysfunctional body image that have dominated her life. By telling her story, Lea hopes that she may be able to help others to face their own personal nightmares. She is living proof that there is no problem so great that it cannot be overcome. Director of BDD Central said: “Living with BDD is a real page turner; I found myself reading the entire book in one sitting. It has the same captivating elements as the prime-time hit “Big Brother†- we are allowed the guilty pleasure of playing voyeur, obtaining a completely honest, no frills look into the private life of another. The book takes us through an entire range of experiences, from drama, cruelty, pain, and suffering to victory, success and joy. Lea proves herself to be a strong, honest person who is easy to relate to. This is a thoughtful book, which teaches many valuable life lessons. It also does the great service of exposing readers to the internal, often tormenting life of a BDD sufferer. Through this exposure and honesty comes understanding and ultimately a change in public perception of the disorder.†Walker’s spokesperson Chris Cowlin said: “This is a honest account of Lea’s struggles in life. It has been very accepted by the The BDD Foundation in the UK and BDD Central in the States. Lea just hopes she can help many others by writing her thoughts and experiences.â€
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