The Corsair Years

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The F4U Corsair's combat career was longer than that of almost any other World War II fighter aircraft. Its success led to its service around the globe, and it was employed by the US Navy, British Fleet Air Arm and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. After the war, the Corsair also served with the French Navy, in various Latin American Air Forces, and with forces fighting in Korea. This book showcases seven separate Corsair variants modelled across 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scales. Among the aircraft featured are an F4U-1 Birdcage, an F4U-1A from VF-17 'Jolly Rogers', a Fleet Air Arm Corsair Mk.II, a Korean War F4U-4 and an F4U-7 French Corsair.

Customer Reviews:

Who is this for?????.......2005-11-29

Kudos to Osprey, first of all, for publishing this line of books. BUT...I question the choice of author on this one. I have purchased other books in this series, for example the F-4 Phantom II book, and have been fairly pleased. This one, though, is a book without a specific market. It's not for the newbie (that's for sure!!) although the pictures @ first glance would make you think it is. The author walks you through the process, but mentions things I've never heard of...often in passing or in a single sentence. I've been modeling for 10 years, and am befuddled by his references...and not just because some products aren't sold here in the states. Think about it: if I knew these advanced procedures and obscure products you mention in your book, why in the heck would I buy your book???!!!
I rate the title 3 stars because they do cover a variety of scales & brands, and the printing, & pictures are very good.

A Mediterranean Feast: The Story of the Birth of the Celebrated Cuisines of the Mediterranean from the Merchants of Venice to the Barbary Corsairs, with More than 500 Recipes

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A Delightful Read
Outstanding
Definitely a Feast!!!!
Extremely Biased...
WONDERFUL BOOK FOR BEGINNERS AND PROFESSIONALS

A Mediterranean Feast: The Story of the Birth of the Celebrated Cuisines of the Mediterranean from the Merchants of Venice to the Barbary Corsairs, with More than 500 Recipes
Clifford A. Wright
Manufacturer: William Morrow Cookbooks
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0688153054

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To answer the question, "What does Mediterranean mean and what is Mediterranean food" in The Mediterranean Feast, Clifford Wright delves into not merely history, but also agronomy, economics, geography, and more. He dedicates this monumental synthesis of the influences that eventually produced Mediterranean food as we know it to "the philosophers and the cooks." Fortunately, when it seems the intellectuals have taken over completely, one comes on Wright's lyrical description of eating a cassoulet, the golden-crusted, complex French bean stew, and other passages proving that Wright's intense quest for knowledge is based on a cook's culinary passion.

Illustrated with maps and brimming with more than 500 recipes, A Mediterranean Feast is Wright's way of leading the reader beyond the popular, romantic image of this region as an eternally bountiful land. He explains how the complex web of influences between the fall of the Roman Empire in the 6th century and the Age of Reason in the 17th century transformed the Mediterranean from a harsh place where poverty and famine made "dying of hunger ... a defining occurrence," to one we could romanticize, seeing it as ever lush with citrus, sun-ripe tomatoes, laden vines, exquisite cheeses, artisanal breads, and simple but well-fed folk. Those who rise to absorb the encyclopedic knowledge and engage with the ideas set forth in this dense work, such as the peasants' willingness to accept new, unfamiliar foods to relieve the boredom and scarcity of subsistence eating, will receive a profound education about Mediterranean life as it historically relates to food.

While A Mediterranean Feast feeds the mind, it also offers a wealth of authentic and intriguing dishes from the entire region, from France to Algeria and Spain to the Near East. Readers primarily interested in cooking can flip through this massive book, picking out remarkable recipes such as the pine nut omelet of southern France, Umm Ali, a creamy Egyptian pudding containing phyllo, nuts, coconut, and raisins, and Nohutlu Pilavi, the buttery Turkish pilaf of rice simmered with chickpeas. --Dana Jacobi

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A groundbreaking culinary work of extraordinary depth and scope that spans more than one thousand years of history, A Mediterranean Feast tells the sweeping story of the birth of the venerated and diverse cuisines of the Mediterranean. Author Clifford A. Wright weaves together historical and culinary strands from Moorish Spain to North Africa, from coastal France to the Balearic Islands, from Sicily and the kingdoms of Italy to Greece, the Balkan coast, Turkey, and the Near East.

The evolution of these cuisines is not simply the story of farming, herding, and fishing; rather, the story encompasses wars and plagues, political intrigue and pirates, the Silk Road and the discovery of the New World, the rise of capitalism and the birth of city-states, the Crusades and the Spanish Inquisition, and the obsession with spices. The ebb and flow of empires, the movement of populations from country to city, and religion have all played a determining role in making each of these cuisines unique.

In A Mediterranean Feast, Wright also shows how the cuisines of the Mediterranean have been indelibly stamped with the uncompromising geography and climate of the area and a past marked by both unrelenting poverty and outrageous wealth. The book's more than five hundred contemporary recipes (which have been adapted for today's kitchen) are the end point of centuries of evolution and show the full range of culinary ingenuity and indulgence, from the peasant kitchen to the merchant pantry. They also illustrate the migration of local culinary predilections, tastes for food and methods of preparation carried from home to new lands and back by conquerors, seafarers, soldiers, merchants, and religious pilgrims.

A Mediterranean Feast includes fourteen original maps of the contemporary and historical Mediterranean, a guide to the Mediterranean pantry, food products resources, a complete bibliography, and a recipe and general index, in addition to a pronunciation key. An astonishing accomplishment of culinary and historical research and detective work in eight languages, A Mediterranean Feast is required--and intriguing--reading for any cook, armchair or otherwise.

Customer Reviews:

A Delightful Read.......2007-09-20

This is one of those cookbooks you buy for pleasure. Not to cook from, but to actually learn the background of what your cooking. While most cookbooks provide little anecdotes about their recipes, this one delves deeply into the history of the mediterranean and its cuisine. We learn how climate, religion and historical circumstances shaped the cuisine of the mediterranean as we know it today. We learn about the major role the islamic civilization played in the region and about the cultural exchanges between the Europeans and the Islamic empire. The recipes, all five hundred of them(!) while excellent (I tried a few) are really incidental and are included so that we get concrete examples of what Wright is talking about. Cooking the recipes and reading the book will give you a true sense of not only what the Mediterranean is like, but what the Mediterranean is.. A definate must read for any one who whats to understand the region

Outstanding.......2007-06-07

This is not your ordinary cookbook; the authors of the previous reviews who expect one should just go browse at Walmart. This is an incredibly detailed history of food that is entertaining and enlightening--I've read no other quite like it. Every recipe is extremely detailed and comes with its own background, and the history itself is fascinating.

The sheer amount of research that must have gone into this book is astonishing.

As a lover of history, the history of food, and food, and cooking, I found this to be definitely one of the culinary masterpieces of the genre. Bravo.

Definitely a Feast!!!!.......2006-08-03

If you like history and you like Mediteranean food, you will love this book! Very fascinating stuff....

Extremely Biased..........2005-08-13

I found this book exciting and interesting as far as the history of true Mediterranean Cuisine, but some of the statements of the author are quite opinionated, bold and brash (and couldn't necessarily be substantiated) and some extremely biased against Christianity. He is an Arab-studies scholar before this, and so it seems he finds time and again places where he can make digs on Christians of the past. I had a hard time getting past his little remarks to get to the real meat of his history.

As far as the recipes...they are a bit disappointing. Like the other reviewer, they are scattered throughout the book, seemingly without organization. While trying to write about true historical Mediterranean cuisine, he throws in modern recipes from friends at various spots....almost like an afterthought. There isn't much rhyme or reason to where or why recipes are in a certain section or chapter.

And it is very longwinded...

WONDERFUL BOOK FOR BEGINNERS AND PROFESSIONALS.......2004-02-21

This is a doctoral thesis and complete cookbook all in one. This was given to me as a gift and it is not only informative, but the recipes REALLY WORK. I have a lot of cookbooks, but I will never give this one up, ever. IT has hundreds of recipes with very simple ingredients. Even substitutions for ethnic seasonings is already provided in the book. It is healthy, tasteful, easy to cook and you dont need to be a genius to have wonderful meals with this one. EXCELLENT BOOK.

Bent Wings - F4U Corsair Action and Accidents

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Get into the Cockpit with Fred
Bent Wings - F4UCorsair Action and Accidents
Fun Read

Bent Wings - F4U Corsair Action and Accidents
Fred Blechman
Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0738803464

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You are in an F4U Corsair, turning toward the carrier and preparing all the controls for a night carrier landing. You are dive-bombing the Japanese battleship Yamato. You are in combat and watch your best friend get shot down

Customer Reviews:

Get into the Cockpit with Fred.......2001-01-10

Told as several short stories, Bent Wings is a collection of what would otherwise be a "Pilots' Hangar Talk," stories from one pilot to another. From the start, the author straps you in and puts you in control of his F4U Corsair. Soon, your at 30,000 feet flying among the rainbows.

Many of the stories are devoted to activities of young F4U Corsair pilots, with actual accident reports and photos of both good and bad landing. An F4U Corsair pilot himself, the author reflects his experience as an aviator in a smooth easy to read style that both pilots and land-lovers will enjoy.

If you've ever dreamed of what it would have been like to fly an F4U Corsair, read "Bent Wings."

Bent Wings - F4UCorsair Action and Accidents.......2000-02-29

I met my first Corsair in Ordnance School at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida, on my way to Pensacola and a career in Naval Aviation. In the early summer evenings, I would go down to the hanger and sit in the cockpit, dreaming of things to come. Circumstances got in the way, the career didn't work out, and I never got to fly a Corsair. But I did fly the T-28 Trojan -- better visibility, yet the same kind of attitude, throaty roaring sound, and serious torque problems. Even without this familiarity, Fred makes it possible to fly with him and the other contributors in a series of vignettes every bit as exciting as an action/adventure literary effort. You can see the animated activity of the flight deck, you can feel the newness of it to these fledgling pilots, you can feel the excitement and yes, the terror, the fear of error. And you can almost smell the hot engine oil and hear the thunder of thousands of horsepower unleashed in that huge radial engine. Be in the air at night, with the golden sun dropping into the ocean, the majesty and beauty bringing tears to your eyes, and then the sudden horror at the realization; you have to put this pig down on a matchbook! One can see why it is widely thought that Navy pilots are the finest trained in the world. It's also easy to understand Fred's dubious achievement of being America's honorary Japanese Ace in Corsairs, having downed five of the aircraft one way or another. Come fly with Fred, come fly, lets fly away!

Fun Read.......2000-01-19

I met Mr. Blechman at Chino Planes of Fame Corsair Demonstration Day and he enthusiastically signed his book for me! I could hardly wait to get home and read it and I was not let down. I have long been fascinated by the hog and the stories in his book helped me experience the art of flying the long nose bird vicariously. I finally have a good appreciation for just how difficult a machine it was to land aboard an air craft carrier. Well done Mr. Blechman.

Gunfire in Barbary: Admiral Lord Exmouth's battle with the Corsairs of Algiers in 1816 : the story of the suppression of white Christian slavery

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Gunfire in Barbary: Admiral Lord Exmouth's battle with the Corsairs of Algiers in 1816 : the story of the suppression of white Christian slavery
Roger Perkins
Manufacturer: K. Mason
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf

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Laffite
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Learn what the brothers Laffite had for breakfast
Grammatically Challenged History
A lively survey of the Lafite brothers' practices and controversial methods

The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf
William C. Davis
Manufacturer: Harcourt
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 015100403X

Book Description

Jean and Pierre Laffite's lives were intertwined with the most colorful period in New Orleans' history, the era from just after the Louisiana Purchase through the War of 1812. Labeled as corsairs and buccaneers for methods that bordered on piracy, the brothers ran a privateering cooperative that provided contraband goods to a hungry market and made life hell for Spanish merchants on the Gulf. Later they became important members of a syndicate in New Orleans that included lawyers, bankers, merchants, and corrupt U.S. officials. But this allegiance didn't stop them from becoming paid Spanish spies, handing over information about the syndicate's plans and selling out their own associates.

In 1820 the Laffites disappeared into the fog of history from which they had emerged, but not before becoming folk heroes in French Louisiana and making their names synonymous with piracy and intrigue on the Gulf.

Customer Reviews:

Laffite.......2007-01-25

As a physician graduate of Tulane, a former Naval Officer, a sailor, and a resident of the area. I found this book to be a treasure of information. Mr. Davis has done a remarkable piece of research, and his work reads like a textbook , done as seriously as any textbook of Surgery,and should stand as a reference for those interested in the area, the time, and its violent,colorful history and future, which persists into our century. I have given copies to others who study the history of that period. I have walked all those roads he names, and Mr. Davis is historically accurate, in my opinion. Enjoy the details of Gulf life.
Fair winds and following seas to you, Mr. Davis.
"Local knowledge prevails".

Very disapointed.......2006-12-14

This book simply got too bogged down in details and was poorly written. It is a very interesting subject but I simply could not get into it the way it was organized and written. The book jumps around and does not go into much of the naval history of the importance of corsairs. Overall very disappointed from a book that should have been very interesting and exciting to study.

Learn what the brothers Laffite had for breakfast.......2006-03-14

In constructing a narrative a historian must choose the details
to leave in and which details can be included in a broader view
of the history. William Davis, the author of "The Pirates Laffite"
writes a history that is heavily slanted toward detail. Mr. Davis
has sifted through the available historical material to provide
an extremely detailed account of the lives of the brothers
Laffite. His picture of New Orleans and piracy in the
Caribbean is interesting, but his history of the Laffites moves
at a glacial pace. The details of their various smuggling and
piracy exploits in many cases could have been summarized to
produce a more readable book. After reading 150 pages or so
of the book, I gave up. There are just too many other engaging
books on my bookshelf waiting to be read.

Perhaps this account is written for specialists in the history
of the New Orleans region. For the non-specialist the book
seems to be mired in detail. Little in Mr. Davis' writing
pulls the reader in. Fortunately I purchased a used copy of
this book on Amazon so it was not too painful to add this book
to the library book sale donations pile.

Grammatically Challenged History.......2005-09-23

As all of the previous reviewers have said, this is a well researched book. The subject matter is almost intrinsically interesting - pirates, the history of a growing New Orleans, historical conflicts in Louisiana and the United States, et cettera. The book is well documented with careful footnotes, though at times (and especially at the outset) one is confronted with many uncertain but probable or possible pieces of history (perhaps this is to be expected, or at least understood as necessary, given the general lack of definitive or authoritative sources on the subject).

However, unlike other reviewers, I've found this text to be very poorly written and painful to read. The book is riddled with unclear and poorly written sentences ("Pierre Laffite probably visited there with his friends from earlier days when in New Orleans, though most likely he did not meet Marie Louise Villard there, but at one of Coquet's or Tessier's balls") and sentences in which the tense needlessly shifts from past to present and back again ("Pierre may not have entered into a formal placage arrangement with Marie Villard, for among other things he seems hardly able to afford the upkeep of a woman in New Orleans, but very soon she and Laffite began a relationship that would last for the next sixteen years"). Suffice it to say, Mr. Davis would have been well served by a better editor.

The history is engaging; the writing makes it painful.

A lively survey of the Lafite brothers' practices and controversial methods.......2005-08-08

Several new pirate coverage's are on the market this season; but none so extensive a coverage as William C. Davis' The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World Of The Corsairs Of The Gulf. Jean and Pierre Laffite's lives coincided with New Orleans' most colorful period in history, just after the War of 1812: they ran a privateering cooperative that provided banned goods to the market and their methods bordered on piracy. Author Davis' extensive history background lends to his scholarly yet lively survey of the Lafite brothers' practices and controversial methods.

A-7 Corsair II in Detail & Scale (Detail and Scale)

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A-7 Corsair II in Detail & Scale (Detail and Scale)
Bert Kinzey
Manufacturer: Squadron/Signal Pubns
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Corsair
Dudley Pope
Manufacturer: House of Stratus
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ASIN: 0755104404

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In the 1660s Jamaica was an uneasy island, occupied by Spain but settled by the English and French. When Admiral of the Brethren, Ned Yorke, a brave, loyal Buccaneer, learns that Spain is mounting a Caribbean fleet perhaps to protect the treasures of Spanish ships, or carry an army to Jamaica he vows to find out the truth. Yorke's audacious attacks on Spanish camps reveal all the the Buccaneers must fight a bloody, desperate battle to try and hinder them.

U.S. Navy Carrier Fighters of WWII: F2A Buffalo; F4F Wildcat; F6F Hellcat; F4U Corsair; F8F Bearcat - Aerodata International (6204)

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U.S. Navy Carrier Fighters of WWII: F2A Buffalo; F4F Wildcat; F6F Hellcat; F4U Corsair; F8F Bearcat - Aerodata International (6204)
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Researching and Restoring a Classic Airplane

Corsair KD431: Time Capsule Fighter
David Morris
Manufacturer: Sutton Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 075094305X

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Would you 'restore' an expensive piece of antique furniture by stripping it down to the bare wood, and then re-coating it in a high-gloss polyurethane varnish? If you did, then at a stroke you've probably wiped its value from several thousand pounds down to a few hundred, and destroyed its original character. The same principle holds good for vintage aircraft restoration and preservation. At the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, is a rare Second World War Chance Vought Corsair fighter aircraft. To fully understand the aircraft and unravel the myths and truths surrounding KD431, an enormous research task lay ahead. Thousands of hours of painstaking detail work were required to achieve what initially looked like an impossible goal. The skill and patience of all those concerned was eventually rewarded, but not necessarily with the results expected or at times wished for. The end result was the revealing of what is probably the last truly original Corsair fighter left in existence and one of very few Second World War aircraft displayed in such original condition.

Customer Reviews:

Researching and Restoring a Classic Airplane.......2006-08-27

The Corsair was, of course, one of the classic aircraft of World War II. About 12,000 were built, about 50 survive. One of the survivors is KD431. This machine, located at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in England is the subject of this book.

Specifically, the book is on the restoration of KD431 to as near war time condition as possible. It is believed that this is the last remaining truly authentic, most complete and original example of a Corsair anywhere in the world. By original this means that it is in its original paint (now 62 years old), and it still has the original paper inspection tags, hand written notes and stensils.

This book is on the restoration of the aircraft, which in most cases meant removing the paint that had been subsequently applied and generally removing any modifications made subsequent to its manufacture. The book is supurbly illustrated with commentary by the author who is Curator of Aircraft at the museum. Fascinating Book!

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It probably works if you try it, but...

$1.00 used - Worth the Time to Read It !

great great book

At last, a palatable diet that's easy to stick to!

The Best Diet Book Ever!

The Circadian Prescription: Get Step w/ your Body's Natural Rhythms Maximize Energy Vitality Longevity
Sidney MacDonald Baker , and Karen Baar
Manufacturer: Perigee Trade
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Release Date: 2001-02-06

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Each of us has a circadian rhythm--daily cyclical changes in chemistry and behavior--that are measured by shifts in body temperature, blood pressure, heartbeat, breathing, and body chemistries. When our circadian rhythms are disrupted by poor lifestyle choices, optimum health is sacrificed. The Circadian Prescription: Get in Step with Your Body's Natural Rhythms to Maximize Energy, Vitality, and Longevity by alternative health expert Sidney Baker, M.D., with Karen Baar, M.P.H., provides a simple 10-step plan to right your rhythms.

This thought-provoking, clearly written book based on experimental science and the experiences of Dr. Baker's patients will challenge many commonly held nutritional beliefs. At the center of the prescription is the Circadian Diet, a flexible eating plan designed to give the body the fuel it needs when it needs it (according to Baker, that means protein during the day and carbohydrates at night). The plan also includes breathing and meditation techniques, rhythmic exercise, and tips to improve sleep habits, beat jet lag, and overcome odd work shifts. Separate chapters are also devoted to weight loss, the role of intestinal flora and phytonutrients, and the specific needs of women, men, and children. --Ellen Albertston

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The first major health guide based on circadian rhythms. The natural way to integrate your body's daily patterns for total well-being.

All living things are subject to natural patterns of eating, sleeping, and other vital functions. Disrupting these daily, or circadian, rhythms through poor eating or lifestyle choices results in a wide range of conditions including fatigue, emotional imbalance, or chronic illness. Now, The Circadian Prescription shows how anyone can achieve a full integration of natural circadian rhythms for optimum wellness, resistance to disease, and weight control-with an easy-to-follow, ten-point dietary and lifestyle program.

• Sleep better and feel energized all day long
• Alleviate symptoms of menopause, jet lag, and ADD
• Treat and prevent infertility, prostate disease, and Syndrome X
• Enhance mental acuity and emotional balance
• Work and play at peak performance
• Achieve and maintain your ideal weight

Customer Reviews:

It probably works if you try it, but..........2007-08-24

Too complex for me! Especially with three kids a job a husband pets and god knows what else. I do believe in his theory, though, and I'm certain it works. Maybe when my last baby goes to college I'll give it a try.

$1.00 used - Worth the Time to Read It !.......2005-09-09

I had dimly begun to suspect the reasoning myself - advertising bombards us with "Carbohydrates Are For Energy", but they always seem to put me to sleep during the day when I need to think clearly. Peeking inside, Dr. Baker says effectively 'duh you idiot that's right save the carbos for dinner'. Liking this reinforcement of personal intuition, I immediately bought the book !

"Protein-in-day, carbs-at-night" is of course not patentable, but it seems to work, and the details are worth $1.00, plus which it is fairly information-dense, not one of those padded tomes.

great great book.......2002-11-26

This guy makes a lot of sense. check it out.

At last, a palatable diet that's easy to stick to!.......2002-02-12

Wish I'd read this book before moving to Seattle, one of the darkest cities in North America, and living there for 17 years! Each year when the rains started and lasted for months and months, I'd typically gain 15-25 pounds. If the sun came out long enough in the summer, I'd sometimes lose most of my winter weight. When the sun was out, diet was easy. When the sun was not shining, I could not stop eating. I arrived in Seattle weighing a petite 103 pounds and wearing a size 5 and left Seattle barely able to sqeeze into a size 14-16.

Now I've moved to a sunny state and have quite a few pounds to lose. The high-carb, low-fat diets left me hungry all the time. The low-carb diets left me feeling depressed. The carbohydrate addicts diet was too restrictive, no carbs except at one meal per day. On the Circadian diet, I don't feel an overwhelming urge to eat all the time. In fact, last night, after a very small dinner, I felt more full than I usually do after a very large meal. The diet is palatable, too. While protein is emphasized during the day, a little bit of carbohydrate is allowed, and it makes the meals a lot more appetizing. So, I can have a few chunks of pineapple with my cup of cottage cheese when I'm in a hurry and have to prepare a quickie lunch. Or I can have a piece of high fiber bread with my omlette at breakfast. And I can have some protein with my carbs at dinner. Eating out is easy. After failing at high-carb, low-carb, Weight Watchers, Diet Center, et cetera, I finally have a satisfying way to eat and am losing weight. In fact, I easily lost three pounds my first week on the diet. I learned a lot of useful information from other diet books but could not stick to the diets. After reading The Circadian Prescription, I find losing weight is pretty easy! With the other suggestions in the book, I overall feel much better than I have in years!

The Best Diet Book Ever!.......2001-12-25

This book is a literally a lifesaver! For years I have struggled to stay awake, alert and function with ADD, Candida and other health problems....the diet that is recommeneded allows me to feel alert when I need to be alert and relaxed when necessary by eating differently at different times of the day,and not be famished and weak with hunger in-between. This concept is radically different from anything else that I've ever read..but it works! I've always assumed that somehow each individual was so unique that we needed different diets ....this is a diet that seems to work for everybody, regardless or age, sex, health or lack of it...The breakfast shake in particular is a gem..and can even be used for lunch if needed..it gives me lots of energy and carries me to lunch without the usual mid-morning hunger that usually plagues me.
I have even introduced a friend to the concept and she was blown away too. Thank you Dr. MacDonald, from the bottom of my heart.

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