Cherry Boone
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Cheryl Lynn "Cherry" Boone (born July 7, 1954) also known as Cherry O'Neill, is an American writer, author, and singer. She was a member of the 1970s pop singing group, The Boones, which also featured her three sisters. Boone has spoken publicly about her experiences and recovery from anorexia nervosa
.
. She is the eldest daughter of singer and 1950s icon Pat Boone
and Shirley Lee Foley Boone. She is the granddaughter of country music star Red Foley
and has three sisters: Debby
, Lindy, and Laury. With her sisters, Cherry was a member of the 1970s vocal group The Boones, which was known for their successful cover of ABBA
's "Hasta Mañana".
On October 4, 1975, Boone married writer, Dan O'Neill. The wedding was officiated by Jack Hayford, founding pastor of The Church On The Way
, in Van Nuys, California. Her husband was also the co-founder of the relief organization, Mercy Corps
. They have four daughters and one son, including Brittany (born 1981), Brendan (born 1983), Casey (born 1986), Kevyn (born 1989), and Kylie (born 1992). The family resides in Sammamish, Washington
.
, who died in 1983, from complications arising from anorexia nervosa. They had met in 1982, while Carpenter was attending resident therapy with noted psychotherapist, Steven Levenkron
in New York City
. At the time, Boone was a recovered anorexic and former patient. Later that year, she published Starving For Attention, about her recovery and life as an anorectic
.
Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Although commonly called "anorexia", that term on its own denotes any symptomatic loss of appetite and is not strictly accurate...
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Personal background
Boone was born on July 7, 1954 in Denton, TexasDenton, Texas
The city of Denton is the county seat of Denton County, Texas in the United States. Its population was 119,454 according to the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex...
. She is the eldest daughter of singer and 1950s icon Pat Boone
Pat Boone
Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone is an American singer, actor and writer who has been a successful pop singer in the United States during the 1950s and early 1960s. He covered black artists' songs and sold more copies than his black counterparts...
and Shirley Lee Foley Boone. She is the granddaughter of country music star Red Foley
Red Foley
Clyde Julian Foley , better known as Red Foley, was an American singer, musician, and radio and TV personality who made a major contribution to the growth of country music after World War II....
and has three sisters: Debby
Debby Boone
Deborah Anne Boone is an American singer and stage actress. She is best known for her 1977 hit, "You Light Up My Life," which spent a then record ten weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and led to her winning the Grammy Award for Best New Artist the following year...
, Lindy, and Laury. With her sisters, Cherry was a member of the 1970s vocal group The Boones, which was known for their successful cover of ABBA
ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog...
's "Hasta Mañana".
On October 4, 1975, Boone married writer, Dan O'Neill. The wedding was officiated by Jack Hayford, founding pastor of The Church On The Way
The Church On the Way
The Church On The Way is a Foursquare denomination megachurch located in Van Nuys, California founded by Jack Hayford.-History:In 1969, young Jack Hayford became the pastor of this church when pastor Howard Carson became ill and then stepped down...
, in Van Nuys, California. Her husband was also the co-founder of the relief organization, Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a global aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. People working for it move as quickly as possible from bringing in food and supplies to enabling people to rebuild their economy with...
. They have four daughters and one son, including Brittany (born 1981), Brendan (born 1983), Casey (born 1986), Kevyn (born 1989), and Kylie (born 1992). The family resides in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, Washington
-Surrounding cities and communities:-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 34,104 people, 11,131 households, and 9,650 families residing in the city. In 2007, the population is expected to pass 40,000....
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Anorexia nervosa
Boone came to public attention after the death of her friend, Karen CarpenterKaren Carpenter
Karen Anne Carpenter was an American singer and drummer. She and her brother, Richard, formed the 1970s duo The Carpenters. She was a drummer of exceptional skill, but she is best remembered for her vocal performances of idealistic romantic ballads of true love...
, who died in 1983, from complications arising from anorexia nervosa. They had met in 1982, while Carpenter was attending resident therapy with noted psychotherapist, Steven Levenkron
Steven Levenkron
Steven Levenkron is a psychotherapist and writer known for his research into anorexia nervosa and self-injury. He now lives and still continues his practice in New York....
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. At the time, Boone was a recovered anorexic and former patient. Later that year, she published Starving For Attention, about her recovery and life as an anorectic
Anorectic
An anorectic or anorexic , also known as anorexigenic or appetite suppressant, is a dietary supplement and/or drug which reduces appetite, food consumption, and as a result, causes weight loss to occur.-List of anorectics:Numerous pharmaceutical compounds are marketed as appetite suppressants.The...
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Writing background
In 1985, Boone and her husband wrote the book Dear Cherry: Questions And Answers On Eating Disorders, which was a response to the letters she got from her first book Starving For Attention. They later wrote a follow-up book Living on the Border of Disorder: How to Cope with an Addictive Person.Published works
- Starving For Attention, Continuum, 1982. ISBN 978-0896382745
- Dear Cherry: Questions And Answers On Eating Disorders Continuum, 1987. ISBN 978-0826403875
- Living on the Border of Disorder: How to Cope with an Addictive Person, Bethany HouseBethany HouseBethany House Publishers is an evangelical publisher that publishes mostly Christian fiction and Non-Fiction. Bethany House Publishers was bought out in 2003 by Baker Publishing Group. In 2010, Bethany House has been open of fifty-two years....
, 1992. ISBN 978-1556612621