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 enlarge | Author: Jessica Porter
Publisher: Avery
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 10749
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.3 x 1
ISBN: 1583332057
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.25
UPC: 735918332058
EAN: 9781583332054
ASIN: 1583332057
Publication Date: September 9, 2004
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Condition: -Direct from Distributor - Light Shelf Wear - Remainder Mark
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 Ok but nothing exceptional April 6, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Although this is rather a 'fun' read it does not provide a compelling reason to follow a macrobiotic diet, after you have finished the book. The author appears to be committed to the macrobiotic diet to a lesser extent than I expected, given that she was writing a book on the topic. Her admissions to still indulging in french fries and other junk food, while at the same time extolling the virtues of giving macrobiotics your all seems contradictory to say the least. Sure, we all fall of the wagon (whatever that means for each of us) at times but Ms. Porter's descriptions of forbidden cravings and lapses seemed a lot more than that.
I was also dismayed to read that all the nightshade plants are forbidden on this diet, including tomatoes and potatoes. No way could I commit to that.
Not the worst dietary book I've read but certainly not the best. Try it from the library first, before investing in a copy for yourself, if you are seriously looking for answers re: macrobiotics.
Inspiring, funny, educational. February 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have read and reread this book many times since purchasing it several years ago. The book is like sitting down with an old girl friend and chatting. It is an easy read, but at the same time, explains macrobiotics very well, as well as giving a good memoir of the author's journey into macrobiotics. The book is peppered with recipes, many of which i have made, and each one of those a success. I often go back to this book and reread sections to keep me on track in my own marobiotic practice.
Great Intro to Macro! February 12, 2008
Very fun and interesting-- Porter writes in a way that is engaging, entertaining and informative. Although the diet itself is quite involved and takes a certain level of discipline and time commitment, she asserts that it can be done one step at a time, little by little, or you can get the benefits of the diet by embodying many of the underlying philosophies of the diet while keeping some of your current habits. She also stresses that no one is perfect and even if you fall off the band wagon (and most everyone does at some point) you can get right back on and no crimes have occurred.
As a student who also works full time and have not previously done a lot of cooking, it is not realistic for me to go "whole hog" (as Porter calls it) with this diet but I can still follow the guidelines of what to try to eat and what to try to avoid, as well as embody a lot of the philosophies that go along with it. Overall it is a very fascinating and really got me thinking about Eastern philosophy, how much what you eat effects everything about you, and how little we as Americans think about food and its effects on the body, mind and spirit.
Overall I'm very happy I bought this book-- It is a great read! Highly recommended!
Funny & Practical July 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book gives a great overview of Macrobiotics. The author is humorous and doesn't take herself too seriously. An easy read through or reference text.
Making macrobiotics sound less crazy June 24, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Jessica Porter's light hearted approach to macrobiotics sets this book apart. She doesn't take herself too seriously and admits how nuts it all sounds to someone who has been eating a typical American diet their whole life. It makes the macro philosophy accessible to the most cyncial of us!
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