IGNORE THE TITLE!!

this book was recommended to me by my daughter who was concerned about my health--i HAD (notice past tense!!) all sorts of medical issues which were caused/exacerbated by my lousy life-style. this book turned my life around--this itty-bitty, crappy-named book!! grab your kleenex and read/listen when you can concentrate!! you won't believe you have been so stupid and so blind to what is going on with your food, your life!! this is another book that i give/recommend to EVERYONE! please DO NOT LET THE TITLE and the few very crude comments/references TURN YOU OFF! this is a book with a message everyone should hear. and mothers--do your daughters a favor (and vice-versa!!)--encourage them to read this book.

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GREAT !!!!!!! Funny and Informative reading

Very good book. Informative, and a great help in anyone trying to change, or adjust a BAD diet. Also information concering the Government Agencies, and their money grabbing ways of damaging the health of Americans. That part is SCARRY, but a good information guide.

THANK YOU

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Good book, good research. Hard for some to follow.

Excellent book, but it may not be for everyone. It's language is a bit raw, but no worse than the average cable comedy routine, and it tries to be funny more than insulting. My daughter hears worse in high school every day.

The premise is that a vegan, organic, whole foods lifestyle will make you skinnier and healthier. To quote the book's favorite expression: Duh. The plan would undoubtedly work, for anyone who wanted to try it. The research in the book is good, and well-vetted--no junk science--but it only gives one side of each argument. It attempts to persuade, not to provide a balanced scientific explanation.

The chapters on the horrors of meat production are a little graphic, though to me it seems odd that people are disturbed by the book rather than what the book reveals. It was not as graphic as I feared, but it was not easy listening. PG-13, I'd say, but borderline.

Overall: good book, fun tone, good advice. Not for everyone. But it would definitely work, and unlike many modern diet plans, it would certainly not hurt you in other ways. And the book is easier to follow now than it would have been just five years ago, with all the vegan foods and options available these days--the book gives advice on many of these.

I bought this for my teen, and listened first. I'd say the language is no worse than what she hears at school and on cable. The graphic stuff won't surprise her. She's already vegetarian, so she's heard it before. But if your teen is squeamish or sensitive, it might be a bit much.

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I stopped drinking soda immediately after

Not only did I stop with the diet soda but all meat too. Wasn't too hard after listening to this book. I recommend it! Don't let the name turn you off.

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my daughter lost 65 pounds from this book

And she is only 14. I myself got so very sad and had to skip over the gorey details of the slaughter houses. But this book is inspirational and entertaining. I wish there wasn't SO much cussing but I guess that's part of the personality. Its cleaned up my family's eating habits and we all lost14 14 weight just by reading it and its has stayed off.

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Interesting and captivating journey through food

Hilariously written and highly enjoyable. It should come with a warning about one chapter's very graphic descriptions of how meat is raised, handled and slaughtered. Seriously not for the squeamish. So many really good insights that aside from that one issue, it's a great read (listen).

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Loved this book

I'm amazed that anyone is offended by the language in the book. The title has the word "bitch" IN IT (duh).

But truly, the book was inspiring to me. I've been juicing, eating tons of greens and fruits for only 4 days now. I "cheat" for dinner a bit (will slowly work my way into going full-force-health fanatic - if ever. :)...and i feel GREAT. I feel really, really GREAT. My eyes are wide awake and my mid-day headaches stopped immediately. I will take what I want from this book, as I think anyone should from any information source and make my own decisions about my diet. The book instructs "trust only yourself", and I agree.

I do feel the meat industry is much to "in bed" with government policy. I do agree our greed for meat is pushed on us by the meat industry. Our animals ARE treated cruelly (though I still had a BLT yesterday for dinner). I am doing what I can and not feeling guilty about it. I think people are so offended by this book because they can't handle feeling bad about certain truths.

The most important point of the book is that our health is at stake. On that I agree completely. There's nothing like fresh, clean produce and active awareness of one's body's needs, etc.

I hope my review helps. I definitely recommend this book. It speaks very basic, crucial truths that everyone should start becoming aware of or reminded of.

thank you!

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FANTASTIC!

What did you love best about Skinny Bitch?

This book is truly fantastic! I listen to it once a year in January to stay on track. Don't let the title fool you, it's a hard hitting book on eating healthy and it's funny too:-)

What about Renee Raudman’s performance did you like?

Renee Raudman was a perfect narrator!

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Changed my life!

This book is written in such an enjoyable manner. I felt that I was listening to a girlfriend talk some sense into me. I have changed my life to Vegitarian and on my way to Vegan after being raised a farm girl. My husband is also open to trying my new way of living, but at a slower pace. My kids will benefit beyond imagination can tell. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It has opened my eyes and I feel better after just he first week.

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For a vegan "beginner"

The title is deceiving as this book mostly discusses the virtues of being vegan. I was a vegan prior to reading this book and so didn't learn much from it. I don't agree with their view that "fake" meat products are ok. Narrator is a bit annoying and she sounds condescending at times. It's an easy listen and I'd recommend it for any vegetarian wannabes or vegetarians needing a reason to go vegan.

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