Janie Ryman hates throwing up. So why doesshe binge-eat and then stick her fingers downher throat several times a day? That's what thedoctors and psychiatrists at Golden Slopes hopeto help her discover. But first Janie must surviveeveryday conflicts between the Barfers and theStarvers, attempts by the head psychiatrist to fishpainful memories out of her emotional waters,and shifts in friendships and alliances among thekids in the ward.In order to get better, Janie must talk aboutthings she's admitted to no one--not even herself.Laced with danger, insight, and humor, Purge isone girl's remarkable and daring journey to makeherself well again.