Skinny Bitch - Rated 
The book Skinny Bitch is an excellent read - very lighthearted with a lot of common sense as what to eat and what not to eat. A lot of the comments are just what the comedienne Joan Rivers would say, so for people who enjoy Joan Rivers brand of comedy, this book is for you. As the book is American, a lot of names of products are not recognizable but this doesn't make the book any the less a fun book to read. I thoroughly recommend it.
Don't be mislead by the title! - Rated
This is definitely worth reading & like many others I have reconsidered my attitude to food, in particular meat and how it ends up on our plate. It is not practical to become properly vegan as its just too difficult when out for work dinners and when friends have you over, and being seen as fussy & preaching is not something I can deal with, though on a day to day level there is a lot you can change. People won't get it when you tell them about the book, they have to read it for themselves. I have experienced negative reactions & got in a few arguments! The cruelty of the meat industry is horrifying and upsetting, but necessary to understand. I didn't realise how ignorant I was before, though as the authors do say, 'trust no one not even us' so you need to use your own common sense to intepret some of their more polemic rhetoric. Its like the recent film 'End of the Line' changed perspectives and even major brands like Pret a Manger stopped selling tuna. Maybe by exposing the meat industry the same can happen here, or at least improve standards.
As the authors admit, the book is mistitled - they aren't bitches and don't go on about how being a size 0 is everything. They just needed the title to sell copies and they are so right, I would never have bought a book entitled 'Go vegan' or 'Why the American food industry lies to you' but that is basically what it is about. I supsect if you read the book about the slaughterhouse industry that is recommended by the authors, it would be shocking enough you would never touch meat again.
The book is very American and if you live anywhere else you will find it difficult to buy vegan products. Wonder if the UK food industry is as corrupt as the US? I doubt it as our politics are so different. But to be vegan in UK is still to be a hippie and be attention seeking, though hoping this is changing! The main thing I taken from the book's advice (apart from eating as little meat or dairy as possible) is breakfast. Waiting till feeling hungry before having fresh juice and fruit on its own is amazing advice.
Excellent well written book - Rated
Such a great straight to the point book. Tells you all the evils behind processed foods!! Can't say enough about this book it has really hit a cord with me I'm just back from the health food shop hoping to change my eating habits for good!! It is written in a very direct way with bad language thrown in to emphasise points but it really makes you think about what you are shoveling into your mouth! It's a pity it gives suggestions of American vegan food products as I live in Ireland. But if you are serious about changing your lifestyle or even want to know more about the truth behind ingredients in food buy this book!
BUY IT! - Rated
I bought this book as I'd heard a few things about it and was interested in the advice it was giving. I had already become vegan and changed my diet drastically -no sugar, no refined foods, low fat etc and had lost 5 1/2 stone. This book is full of common sense advice put in a frank, but amusing way- its a wake up call for all of those people who think counting points or cutting out carbs will give them the healthy figure they desire for the rest of their lives. This book tells you straight what you need to know about the effects of animal products on your body and why you should avoid them. I agree that there really is no need to depend on branded goods to replace meat- there are loads of great websites that have recipes and I have bought a number of fab cookery books on Amazon- too many soya based products are not great as they contain plant estrogens. I have done a lot of research and read a number of books and my husband has read even more that inform you about the links between excessive animal protein and cancer, heart diesase, diabetes etc. Theres a good book called the RAVE DIET ( no whistles and white gloves) that gives simple advice about a wholesome vegan diet- theres a dvd that you can buy that accompanies it too called "eating"- a real eye opener.
I'd advise you to buy it and read it... its surprising how quickly you adapt to the kind of diet they recommend and how much better it makes you feel.
OK book. Best if you've got a lot of changes to make. Meat eaters- Just READ IT. Please? - Rated 
I am already a vegetarian, and the main subject in this book is meat. Meat is terrible, stop eating it blah blah.. it's all true, but I don't eat meat anyway so it's kind of pointless for me. It tells you to stop eating meat, dairy, refined carbs like cereals, white pasta, white rice, white bread, chocolate (anything with sugar) and only eat fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lentils, nuts, and meat subsitutes. It's actually persuaded me to give up milk, butter, cheese and other dairy products and become vegan.
It will definately motivate you. It will make you stop eating unhealthy foods, because if you don't you are a "fat, lazy, unhealthy slob."
The book's sole purpose is to educate you about foods. It will tell you that almost everything (except fruit, vegetables and grains) is bad for you. If you don't want to know, don't read.
Bad points- I don't know about you but I find it hard to trust someone who would encourage fasting. Fasting is so unhealthy and it causes muscle and water loss (dehydration) and it dosen't even get rid of any fat. Don't fast.
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