Tim Brownson

Don't be fooled by the shortness

Revisado: 06-14-21

This book has more marketing nous and insight than books 3 times its length.

A must read for anybody with no marketing budget, no experience and no hope of competing on normal marketing terms.

And a must read for anybody with a marketing budget, lots of experience and every hope of competing on normal marketing terms.

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Dreadful Narration But Interesting Content

Revisado: 08-26-17

What did you like best about The Plant Paradox? What did you like least?

I have been listening to audiobooks for 20+ years and have never encountered a narration even close to being this bad. My wife didn't even believe it was a real person reading it but instead thought it was synthesized.

The book though has some fascinating content and if what Dr Gundry is saying is even half true, then it is indeed groundbreaking.

I loved the fact that is was packed with medical research rather than opinions, but didn't like the amount of repetition and it feels as though he was writing to a word count rather than just delivering the message - but for some reason that is common with non-fiction.

I also wasn't keen when Gundry says this is nothing like Paleo. yes it is, it's very similar to Paleo in many respects, BUT it approaches it from a different scientific point of view.

I have read reviews where people have slammed the book because it's hard to stick with the diet changes it calls for. Well come on, that isn't the books fault. If you try it and it doesn't work, then sure, slam it, but otherwise just admit you have no will power and move on for the next quick fix.

I cannot make my mind up about Gundry. I hate the hard sell he engages in for his supplements, but you cannot ignore the guys credentials and the fact that he supports all of his claims with plenty of supporting scientific data.

He's either due a Nobel Prize or needs locking up and I'm leaning toward the former. I'm going to try it out as I did get great results on the Paleo and because it cannot do any harm I'd suggest anybody with autoimmune issues, IBS, brain fog, arthritis, high BP or cholesterol, heart problems, acid reflux .... and the list goes on, do the same.

Would you be willing to try another one of Christopher Solimene’s performances?

Absolutely not.

Was The Plant Paradox worth the listening time?

Yes as it's very thought provoking.

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Bland, banal, and self ingulgent

Revisado: 05-17-11

I was really looking forward to reading this book as I had heard so much hype. Boy was I disappointed, possible the worst book I have ever read on the topic.

The author (at least on the audio version) comes across a whiny and self absorbed. The way the book is filled with banal blog comments from her readers is also irritating. I have my own blog if I want to read what blog commentors think. Also, sometimes it was difficult to tell if she were still narrating the chapter or just reading a stream of filler comments that added nothing to the quality of the book.

If you want to read about how a wealthy woman tried to be less miserable (and often seemed to fail) and more grateful fro her life, then this is the book for you.

OTOH, there are so many books way, way better than this like Authentic Happiness, Stumbling on Happiness and The How in Happiness if you really want to get a grasp on the subject.

I have no idea how this book has become a best-seller!

Or maybe I do. Maybe it was brilliantly marketed and the cover looks very nice?

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Heppell at his best

Revisado: 01-19-10

I have read all Michael Heppells books and this is right up there with the best. He's like the renegade magician that wants to tell the world how they perform their tricks.

In this book Heppell wants to tell the reader how to coach herself easily and successfully, and he does!

He uses some incredibly powerful techniques that I use with clients to good effect, but delivers them in a very easy to understand manner so that anybody can benefit.

Flip It is a very cool resource for anybody that wants to flip their life around and get better results in all areas. Oh, and it'll also make you laugh, so what's not to love about that?

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