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Informative, humorous & motivating book!

This book is medically sound and informative. My sister has had good results with it. After looking at a library copy and trying a few of the recipes myself, I decided to buy my own book. I have read and own a number of books on diet and health. However, this one seems the most balanced and medically sound. You eat all the food groups while perhaps increasing your vegies and watching portion sizes. I have found the recipes to be satisfying and delicious. A focus on good nutrition, including extra-virgin olive oil or other good-for-you oils like those in walnuts or almonds. The cartoony diagrams are both helpful and humorous. It helps one see how eating poorly progressively worsens our health, not just increases our waistlines. It's a book I have recommended to others and I will refer to again and again.

The "Dear Abbey" of Judaic thought

I've been enjoying this book because it offers practical applications of Judaic thought regarding many real-to-life situations. Funny thing is, I'm not Jewish! As a strong Christian, I appreciate Telushkin's reliance on the scriptures and yet enjoy the extra references to Judaic oral traditions. Occasionally, as can be expected, I may not agree with Telushkin's responses, but still I am pulled to weigh my own considerations so it is all good. I can't think of a book like this written from the Christian perspective. I think everyone can learn from this book, either directly or as a prompt to reflect on how your ethics may differ. Easy to read format.

Funny without grunge. Loved at home and in ESL class.

I like Kevin James a lot. He is clever without being dirty. I am also impressed with the physical feats he had to do in this film. He successfully jumps over a counter and shimmies in an air duct as I recall -- not to forget the sliding across the floor which is slowed down by his heft. In other words, he uses his body image both for humor and to show he is not a total wimp. He seems like a friend you would want to have. His characters are always down-to-earth, pleasant and honest. I was very pleased with this film. My husband and I both enjoyed it and I will probably use this film in one of my classes where I teach English to people from other countries. Thankfully, I won't have to initiate the movie with an explanation of taboo words to know, but avoid.