About Marya Hornbacher
Born 1974. Marya Hornbacher is an American essayist, journalist, writer and author.
Marya Justine Hornbacher (born April 4, 1974) is an American author and freelance journalist.
Her book Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia is an autobiographical account of her struggle with eating disorders, written when she was twenty-three. This is the book which originally brought attention to Hornbacher. It has been translated into sixteen languages and sold over a million copies in the U.S.
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Who is Marya Hornbacher?
American journalist
When was Marya Hornbacher born?
Marya Hornbacher was born on 4 April 1974 in Minneapolis.
What is Marya Hornbacher's occupation?
Marya Hornbacher is an essayist, journalist, writer and author.
What nationality is Marya Hornbacher?
Marya Hornbacher is American.
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