Book Reviews

Books reviewed pertain to the fitness and beauty industries, including diets, skin care, plastic surgery, exercise and cookbooks

Sex Lies And Cosmetic Surgery by Lois W. Stern

February 7, 2010
By Nancy Welker
Sex Lies And Cosmetic Surgery by Lois W. Stern

Don't let the title put you off, this book is both serious and educational. More than one hundred people contributed to the creative process, including women who have added their own experiences anonymously. The author, Lois W. Stern, gives us the stark and touching truth about what happened to her as...
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The 150 Healthiest Foods On Earth by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D.

February 2, 2010
By Nancy Welker
The 150 Healthiest Foods On Earth by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D.

FIRST IMPRESSION One of the many excellent features about this book is that Dr.Bowden doesn’t present this kind of “unexciting” information in a dull format. Quite the contrary. This book is an enjoyable read as well as being a treasure trove of healthy-eating information. For example, Jonny’s side notes, “Worth Knowing” posted throughout the book, take the information to...
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French Women Don’t Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano

January 23, 2010
By Nancy Welker
French Women Don’t Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano

FIRST IMPRESSION The secret of eating for pleasure, and still keeping a slim figure….. This book presents many of the reasons why American women today have problems maintaining a healthy weight. It may be an eye‐opener for some, a reminder of what they already know for others, but the point of this book is that there is no magic,...
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I Can Make You Thin by Paul McKenna, PhD.

January 17, 2010
By Nancy Welker
I Can Make You Thin by Paul McKenna, PhD.

First Impression “Mind over matter”  is the phrase that I associate with using self-hypnosis to reach personal goals. And when it comes to health, the mind is where the road to success is paved as either  a wide-open four-lane highway, or a rocky path that leads to a dead end. “I Can Make You Thin” is not the...
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