The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder 355-page paperback by Katharine A.Phillips, M.D. In a world obsessed with appearances, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) has manifested as a troubling and relatively common problem for many individuals. In The Broken Mirror, the first and most definitive book on BDD, Dr. Katharine Phillips draws on years of clinical practice, scientific research, and professional evaluations of over 700 patients to bring readers her expertise and experience with this often debilitating illness. BDD causes sufferers to be obsessed by perceived flaws in their appearance and may afflict as much as two percent of the population, or nearly five million people. Many sufferers are able to function well in society, but remain secretly obsessed by their "hideous acne" or "horrible nose," sneaking constant peeks at a pocket mirror, or spending hours at a time redoing makeup. Others find their lives disintegrate because of their appearance obsessions. It is a hidden disorder as sufferers are often embarrassed to speak about their concerns. The author presents the stories and interviews of 200+ individuals showing the many different behaviors and symptoms of BDD, and includes a quick self-assessment questionnaire. New to Postmark? Sign up with invite code EllaBooNYC to get $10 off of your first Postmark order.