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A review by sleightoffeet
Presto! How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales by Penn Jillette
5.0
First of all, I know Penn, so I wouldn't give this book any less than five stars. Second, it's worth it because since I know Penn, if it were any less than 5 stars I wouldn't have rated it or written a review.
Whether you are into weight loss yourself or enjoy watching other people lose weight on the sidelines (me), this book is just plain well written. The descriptions had me giggling and the stories were fantastic. I really enjoy it when I can't wait to read what the author says next! Some of the analogies were so much fun, because you read the first sentence and go, "Huh?" and then by the time he finishes explaining, you can't see it any other way!
I don't know if I'll go all in on this diet, but it sure has made me a bit more mindful of what I'm putting in my body, and parts of this book really made me crave a salad with vinegar (yes, I said crave a salad... It can happen!)
Any lifestyle change can feel a bit scary, but reading about Penn's journey really made me see how something so extreme can actually be sustainable.
Whether you are into weight loss yourself or enjoy watching other people lose weight on the sidelines (me), this book is just plain well written. The descriptions had me giggling and the stories were fantastic. I really enjoy it when I can't wait to read what the author says next! Some of the analogies were so much fun, because you read the first sentence and go, "Huh?" and then by the time he finishes explaining, you can't see it any other way!
I don't know if I'll go all in on this diet, but it sure has made me a bit more mindful of what I'm putting in my body, and parts of this book really made me crave a salad with vinegar (yes, I said crave a salad... It can happen!)
Any lifestyle change can feel a bit scary, but reading about Penn's journey really made me see how something so extreme can actually be sustainable.