In her twenties, Heather had it all — a solid family, a promising career, a loving husband, and a beautiful home. Although she had Irritable Bowel Syndrome, she enjoyed food and life without hesitation. But after her father suffered a traumatic brain injury, everything began to unravel. The hunger set in, and soon after, the panic. Suddenly, the seemingly simple task of eating became a maddening spiral of fear, confusion and exhaustion. Passed from doctor to doctor with no relief, Heather found herself trapped in a cycle of deteriorating health and debilitating anxiety. Insatiable is an inspiring story of Heather’s struggle with chronic digestive malfunction, personal loss, eating disorders and panic attacks, and how she overcame them.

Is there anything more awkward or uncomfortable than childhood? Adulthood. Heather brilliantly captures this in her book of personal essays, influenced by the writings of David Sedaris. Hilarious, endearing, and raw, Heather’s memories and musings reveal some of her most influential life moments.

Through her humorous and witty storytelling, she recounts events and concepts that will hold a special place in the hearts of 90s kids. From AOL instant messaging, to being sent to the “way back” of the family station wagon, each essay touches on many shared experiences of her generation. Between each unapologetic, sarcastic remark, Heather poses thoughtful questions with sincerity and introspection.

During the last year of her father’s life, Heather moves back in with her parents to help care for him but gets more than what she bargained for. With deep heart, sharp wit, and brutal honesty, Heather recounts her struggles to navigate the minefields in her parents' home—her father’s disease progression, her mother’s hoarding tendencies, and aggravation from combative home health aides. Caught between grief and self-preservation, thrust into a parent-child role reversal, Heather finds truth in the saying, “You can never go home again,” and must create the comfort she longs for.