Between homework, group projects, and the like Kitten has been feeling very tired of late. However, all work and no play is not the best idea and I have recently just finished a fascinating book by Portia deRossi called Unbearable Lightness. It is a book about her battle with anorexia, which has gotten my attention of late since I had to do a research paper on it just a few months ago. It is a sad and shocking but an eye opener for me. Portia is something like 5'5 and at her lowest weighed 82 pounds! I think I understand anorexia a little better now that I have read it. Personally, I would recommend the book to anyone whether you like Portia as an actress or find the subject of eating disorders of interest. It is a quick read, well organized, and very direct and uncensored. I like books that tell it how it was or is and not try to cover things up. It's refreshing to find honesty.
If you do not know how Portia is, she's an actress who starred on Ally McBeal, Arrested Developement, and another show that I can't remember at the moment. She is actually Australian and moved to the US to pursue an acting carrear. She was married early in life to a man ( can't remember his name) but it didn't work out. Other an battling with anorexia she also fight her own sexual identity for a long time. She is now married to Ellen DeGeneres.
Speaking of Portia, I have never said how much I love watching her wife, Ellen's show. It is probably my favorite talk show and Ellen is the right balance of funny and serious. I never could get into Oprah but I could watch Ellen all day. She does so much to help so many people.
