Review of Diet King (Paperback)

This is a beautiful, comedic yet moving tale of the life, loves, family relationships, friendships, and eating patterns of a gentleman who happens to be of ample body contour. This wonderful literary entertainment reminds me of my own cuddly, generously-proportioned boyfriend, who, unfortunately, lost his life in a car crash in 2003. The hefty, handsome hero of this beautiful story, like my departed boyfriend, tried all kinds of weight-management methods, had many clashes with people due to his ample dimensions, had a woman break up with him due to his size, and met another woman, via the Internet, who adored him and thought his large looks were adorable. (just the way I felt about my boyfriend.) This lady ended up being his bride. I love the way this book focuses less on diets and eating and more on the large-sized fellow's interpersonal relationships and societal dealings. This book made me laugh, cry, and cheer. Do I recommend it? You can bet bucks to bagels I do!

Product Description
What really goes on in the mind of an overweight person? The inspirational novel Diet King takes a whimsical look into the world of Peter Wells and his emotional twenty-five-year journey through dieting hell.


When young Peter Wells embarks on a field trip with his third-grade class, his problems begin when he hurls insults at a large-sized classmate. In high school, Wells cuts gym classes and rapidly gains weight. His parents and his school counselor send him to a drill sergeant/psychologist who believes that exercise will help cure Wells of his poor eating habits. Wells begins a rigorous and lengthy pilgrimage to lose weight by attending diet meetings with a reluctant brother, by challenging an intolerant corporate world, and by dealing with an overzealous vegetarian hostess during a weekend retreat. He begins a low-carb diet and watches his ailing, overweight father request fast food from his hospital bed. After facing a frightening close call with his own health, Wells begins to question his choices.


In Diet King, Peter Wells must make a life-changing decision-does he want to 'eat to live' or 'live to eat'?



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Review of Cooking for Harry: A Low-Carbohydrate Novel (Hardcover)

I picked up this book after finishing a thriller, merely looking to read something easy and soothing after a never-ending story. Next time I will be more careful.
The repeated mentions of various food and drinks made me hungry. That was fine as they also presented ideas for scrumptious dinners. The whole story, though, was banal.
I missed it completely that it was titled a "low-carbohydrate" novel. Popular diets especially that stress on low-carb meaning plenty of protein are not my preference. In fact, not one diet regime can be categorized as my favorite.
Consuming food moderately is the best policy but apparently Harry, the troubled main character had a problem doing just that. A lot of people might share his dilemma. A few families might be experiencing the same quandary dealing with obesity. Some individuals might empathize with the family's difficulty. Many spouses might identify with the marriage mess.
Not me; not yet maybe.




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