Worth Listening

in today's polarizing nutrition climate this book will be controversial however if you listen to everything Penn says you should walk away understanding that it is his story, his experience, his body and he is NOT telling you to replicate what he did. If you are one that ignores the "don't try this at home message" I urge you to NOT read this book. If however you can take the essence of the message and apply it to your life there are many important and transferable lessons. Although Penn uses more profane language than I think is necessary I enjoyed his reading as the passion and immediacy would not have transferred as well had someone else narrated. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

fun and entertaining

Great book and very entertaining. not really a diet book but a very enjoyable account of Penn's journey to get healthy.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

Only potatoes for two weeks

Penn lost weight in a very radical way. He holds nothing back in how he was able to accomplish that. While I could not lose weight the way he did, I have fully embraced a whole food plant based diet. That's what I taking away from it.
It's kinda funny, very serious, quasi informative with a few recipes that are....unique.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

A refreshing view on weight loss

Penn’s story is inspiring and motivating. I won’t be eating just potatoes anytime soon, but I will be making better choices for my health. Who knew that over the years and after reading many weight loss and health books, it would be a Vegas magician who lit the fire for me ?!

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

A surprise

I had no idea what this book was really going to be about--somehow, I knew nothing about Penn Jillette. Loved the book--his straight forward, honest narration and the engaging story. Entertaining for sure.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Humorous, honest introspective from likeable guy

An entertaining peek into the life of my favorite comedic magician. Penn tells it like it is in this book about an important change in his and his family's life. He gives full credit and appreciation to his support network. I particularly like how thoroughly he disclaims that his method worked for him, but may not work for others. it's extremely insightful though.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Read

Great book I want to let people know he’s got a green story behind him one of the best books I’ve ever read

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Very humorous and informative

I really liked the book. Penn brings the perfect amount of comedy to a book that would probably be boring otherwise. I recommend it!

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Entertaining and Enlightening

Overall I loved this book. Penn is a great storyteller and has great stories to share. Mix in a touch of science and a diet that really worked for him and you get a light shed on how people think about dieting and their relationship with food.

This book is also inspirational, it will get you thinking about health and what people actually need to survive. Super intersting and entertaining.

Thanks Penn.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Loved it!

This book has inspired me to try and become less of a fat fuck myself and will begin a venture into the Nutritarian lifestyle next week! Congratulations on getting healthy!

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!