The Great Life Diet: A Practical Guide to Heath, Happiness, and Personal Fulfillment

By Denny Waxman

Book Overview

A revolutionary approach to diet and lifestyle that will strengthen your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, from Macrobiotic expert Denny Waxman With the vast majority of Americans now attempting to eat in a healthier manner, Denny Waxman's macrobiotic diet plan is ready to enter the cultural mainstream, who has been at the forefront of the macrobiotic movement since 1969 and runs the Strengthening Health Institute in Philadelphia. THE GREAT LIFE DIET distills the wisdom of his thirty-five ears of experience into a clear, concise guide to a better, healthier, longer life. Waxman weds a diet of whole grains and cereals supplemented by fruits and vegetables to a lifestyle that nourishes the mind and the spirit. In seven steps, Waxman offers a balanced and orderly approach to an active, fulfilling, daily life. The aim always is to strengthen health, however good or ill. Many people, their ailments ranging widely from the common cold to chronic fatigue, heart disease, even "incurable" cancers, have been helped, often dramatically, by following the dietary and lifestyle practices described in this exceptional book. "Denny Waxman's system of teaching is flexible, unique, and refreshing. THE GREAT LIFE DIET is a really cool book." -Jessica Porter, author of THE HIP CHICK'S GUIDE TO MACROBIOTICS "Anyone who reads this book and follows Denny Waxman's advice will experience better health, greater happiness, and deeper insight into the meaning of life." -Tom Monte, author of THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO NATURAL HEALING

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933648260
• ISBN13: 9781933648262
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.9" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Simple and to the point

I have struggled to "understand" the very difficult concept of MACROBIOTIC WAY for a very long time. I have read a lot of macrobiotic books and only recently started attending cooking classes and actually learning the reason behind each step in cooking process. I was concentrating all of my attention on FOOD..So I would eat the very best macrobiotic food but I did not understand the concept or reason behind the macrobiotic format.This book is truly THE BEST MACROBIOTIC book out there. It's straightforward, concise, and makes a lot of sense. Denny Waxman really explains the idea behind FOOD and FORMAT in a simple way. It's a book for everyone to really understand the way to true health through simple lifestyle changes. It's a lifestyle/health bible.

Th great life diet

Very helpful book for the confused beginner trying to figure out the macrobiotic diet. Exceptionally useful for a person who is approaching the diet due to significant health concerns as well. Very straight forward and without some of the variation that individual writers have put into their cook books. This is not primarily a cook book, it is a guide to an enjoyable and healthy way of life.

Most Important Book of the 21st Century

Of all the books I've read in the past decade, none can have such an impact. Perhaps that's why I've not only ordered 25 copies for friends and family, but also suggested this could be the basis for lectures at schools and civic leagues. Denny Waxman is not only smart, but he's done a great job making his message simple--do the things that will make your body stronger and reduce its stress, and you will enjoy better health--including higher productivity, better looks, lower healthcare bills, even better sex!! Sad to say, many people don't know how to take care of themselves, and many others are unwilling to do the work. But, life is there for the taking. And a great life is here when you read this book. Thanks for reading!

This book is for anyone who wants a great life in the shortest amount of effort!

I like this book because it's for the good of all! It benefits the earth as well as the people it sustains. Denny will show you HOW in the simpliest of ways and if you only adopt one or two of these life changing habits, you will have gained a victory towards the greater good of the earth and for your own well-being. Please do not miss out in making this small difference. I also enjoyed Denny's great delivery and clear message, lacking in many books dealing with health today. I personally have seen a tremendous change in many ways in my life for the better after using these principles. Reading his book clearly shows Denny Waxman's great wisdom backed up by years of personal experienced and time tested with his many clients throughout the world. I feel so lucky to have found a reading where I can experience a kind of natural satisfaction, expanding my freedom and widen my thinking. For me; playing with these simple steps will be a lifelong adventure and I will benefit with optimal health as well. "The Great Life Diet" is a timeless resource guide I will always have in my library. Thanks so much. I will treasure it!

The Best Introduction to Macrobiotics and Living as Designed

Denny Waxman's *The Great Life Diet* has the virtues of simplicity, brevity, clarity, and practicality. He writes in an engaging, calm voice that radiates the common sense and flexibility his decades of experience have given his recommendations. This is anything but an invitation to an ascetic Japanese food cult. Rather than austerity, Mr. Waxman lays out a way of eating as we are designed for greater health that you can create empirically from your experience rather than rigidly from locked-on ideology. His success in helping people reverse "terminal" illnesses using diet and life-style is no surprise after reading this book which supplants Carolyn Heidenry's *Introduction to Macrobiotics* as the best one-stop reference for living and eating according to traditional principle and human design. I recommend it without reservation.