Review: It's OK -only because I didn't pay for it.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 6, 2013
This "book" earned three stars by the thinnest of margins.If you're looking for some recipes to try that will help you incorporate more greens and non-traditional items into your smoothies, this is a fine book.If you're looking for any rationale for why the ingredients are beneficial to you, you're out of luck. You're just told that whole foods are good and because the author feels energized by them, well you will too.I feel I'm being kind when I write that the author's writing leaves a great deal to be desired.Here's an example of what you can expect:Verbatim: "I remember one of my friends asked me to try one of her green smoothies. I was like... 'yakki bah'[sic] ...it sounded aweful [sic] and gross. She convinced me to try just one glass and so I did. I was overwhelmed! It was delicious... and even more... very very [sic] healthy!"While I can appreciate the enthusiasm the author wants to express, it works counter to her goal of being taken seriously. It felt like a 14-year-old girl had written this as a FACEBOOK posting. Another issue, which should be corrected, is the author's noting that a lot of research has gone into her work (none of which is documented. You need to take her word for it.) and that she (and her editor(?) take no responsibility if something goes wrong.For the record, here's a snippet of that admittance and warning:Vebatim: "All the information in this book has been carefully researched and checked for factual accuracy. However, the author and publisher make no warranty [sic], express or implied, that the information contained herein is appropriate for every individual, situation, or purpose, and assume no responsibilities for errors or omissions. The reader assumes the risk and full responsibility... " And so on.What helped in the end, and for me, were two things.1. I got this for FREE. Had I'd paid for this copy, my rating would be 1-2 stars.2. The recipes are the whole point to a recipe book and they're fine.3. I'm reluctant to bash anyone who puts their work out there. This may come off as harsh, but the idea of a review is to provide some straight perspective on what was used or seen.