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Drop Dead Healthy : One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection by A. J. Jacob…
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- Condition
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Signed
- No
- Features
- Dust Jacket, Ex-Library, Illustrated
- Ex Libris
- No
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Personalize
- No
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Type
- Novel
- Custom Bundle
- No
- Edition
- First Edition
- Original Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Vintage
- No
- ISBN
- 9781416599074
- Book Title
- DROPDEAD Healthy : One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.4 in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Health & Fitness, Medical, Humor
- Topic
- Exercise, Nutrition, Personal Memoirs, General, Topic / Marriage & Family
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Item Weight
- 23.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 416 Pages
About this product
Product Information
New York Times bestselling author and king of "immersion journalism" A.J. Jacobs tackles his most challenging experiment yet: a yearlong mission to radically improve every element of his body and mind--from his brain to his fingertips to his abs. From the bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically and The Know-It-All comes the true and truly hilarious story of one person's quest to become the healthiest man in the world. Hospitalized with a freak case of tropical pneumonia, goaded by his wife telling him, "I don't want to be a widow at forty-five," and ashamed of a middle-aged body best described as "a python that swallowed a goat," A.J. Jacobs felt compelled to change his ways and get healthy. And he didn't want only to lose weight, or finish a triathlon, or lower his cholesterol. His ambitions were far greater: maximal health from head to toe. The task was epic. He consulted an army of experts-- sleep consultants and sex clinicians, nutritionists and dermatologists. He subjected himself to dozens of different workouts--from Strollercize classes to Finger Fitness sessions, from bouldering with cavemen to a treadmill desk. And he took in a cartload of diets: raw foods, veganism, high protein, calorie restriction, extreme chewing, and dozens more. He bought gadgets and helmets, earphones and juicers. He poked and he pinched. He counted and he measured. The story of his transformation is not only brilliantly entertaining, but it just may be the healthiest book ever written. It will make you laugh until your sides split and endorphins flood your bloodstream. It will alter the contours of your brain, imprinting you with better habits of hygiene and diet. It will move you emotionally and get you moving physically in surprising ways. And it will give you occasion to reflect on the body's many mysteries and the ultimate pursuit of health: a well-lived life.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
141659907x
ISBN-13
9781416599074
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18038735551
Product Key Features
Book Title
DROPDEAD Healthy : One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Exercise, Nutrition, Personal Memoirs, General, Topic / Marriage & Family
Publication Year
2012
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Health & Fitness, Medical, Humor
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Item Weight
23.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Ra776.5.J265 2012
Reviews
"Bright, funny and even useful... Jacobs is methodical and savvy..." --Janet Maslin, The New York Times, eoeWe can become healthier by learning from AJ's discomfort in this very funny book. He moves us from theory to practice by dragging his body through all the longevity practices.ee" Dr. Mehmet Oz, host, "The Dr. Oz Show", "His pursuit of perky pecs is sure to enlighten, but read it at your own risk: Side effects may include involuntary fits of laughter." - Spirit (Southwest Airlines Magazine), "You'll learn fascinating facts, but really this book is a testament to the joys--and benefits--of moderation." -- People, "A.J. Jacobs is very, very bad for your health. He will keep you up reading til 2 a.m., disturbing your circadian rhythms, making you sleep through breakfast and overeat at lunch. He is delicious. He's habit-forming. He will give you infectious titters and terminal glee. Don't let that stop you. Indulge."-Mary Roach, author of Bonk and Packing for Mars, eoeHis pursuit of perky pecs is sure to enlighten, but read it at your own risk: Side effects may include involuntary fits of laughter.e e" Spirit (Southwest Airlines Magazine), "I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book, and once again, the brilliant A.J. Jacobs had me laughing out loud-and also deciding to change the way I live. Drop Dead Healthy is a rare mixture of the hilarious, the absurd, and the scientifically sound. Who knew it could be so entertaining to read about broccoli puree and shoeless jogging?"- Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, eoeYoue(tm)ll learn fascinating facts, but really this book is a testament to the joyse"and benefitse"of moderation." e" People, "Can one man go from a 'python that ate agoat' physique to perfect specimen? From Roman soldier workouts to Areca palm plants, fromthe sublime to the absurd, AJ has tried it all. I laughed my ass off the wholeway and learned a ton ... including about my ass." -Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek, "A.J. Jacobs is very, very bad for your health. He will keep you up reading til 2 a.m., disturbing your circadian rhythms, making you sleep through breakfast and overeat at lunch. He is delicious. He's habit-forming. He will give you infectious titters and terminal glee. Don't let that stop you. Indulge."- Mary Roach, author of Bonk and Packing for Mars, eoeI couldne(tm)t wait to get my hands on this book, and once again, the brilliant A.J. Jacobs had me laughing out loude"and also deciding to change the way I live. Drop Dead Healthy is a rare mixture of the hilarious, the absurd, and the scientifically sound. Who knew it could be so entertaining to read about broccoli puree and shoeless jogging'ee" Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, "Can one man go from a 'python that ate agoat' physique to perfect specimen? From Roman soldier workouts to Areca palm plants, fromthe sublime to the absurd, AJ has tried it all. I laughed my ass off the wholeway and learned a ton ... including about my ass."- Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek, "Jacobs' light touch camouflages the impressive amount of research that goes into each chapter. He reads books and medical reports, interviews experts and scientists as well as enthusiasts on the fringe, then tries everything himself. He brings a skeptic's eye to each point of view, but he remains respectful of even the wackiest ideas... Yes, the results are funny, but this is, at heart, a serious book, with an underlying poignancy: As Jacobs works to get healthier, his beloved grandfather begins his slow decline, reminding us that no matter how healthy we are, it's all going to end the same way . " e"Laurie Hertzl, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, "I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book, and once again, the brilliant A.J. Jacobs had me laughing out loud-and also deciding to change the way I live. Drop Dead Healthy is a rare mixture of the hilarious, the absurd, and the scientifically sound. Who knew it could be so entertaining to read about broccoli puree and shoeless jogging?"-Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, "We can become healthier by learning from AJ's discomfort in this very funny book. He moves us from theory to practice by dragging his body through all the longevity practices."- Dr. Mehmet Oz, host, "The Dr. Oz Show", "Bright, funny and even useful... Jacobs is methodical and savvy..." e"Janet Maslin, The New York Times, "Who wouldn't want to be fitter, happier, more productive? In this riotous, madcap book, A.J. Jacobs sets himself an ambitious goal: to become the person we all wish we could be. It's vintage A.J. Do your future self a favor and read this book." -- Joshua Foer, author of Moonwalking with Einstein, "We can become healthier by learning from AJ's discomfort in this very funny book. He moves us from theory to practice by dragging his body through all the longevity practices."-Dr. Mehmet Oz, host, "The Dr. Oz Show", "We can become healthier by learning from AJ's discomfort in this very funny book. He moves us from theory to practice by dragging his body through all the longevity practices."-- Dr. Mehmet Oz, host, "The Dr. Oz Show", "An Entertaining Guide to the Skinny on a Healthy Life." --Jay Jennings, the San Francisco Chronicle, "A.J. Jacobs is very, very bad for your health. He will keep you up reading til 2 a.m.,disturbing your circadian rhythms, making you sleep through breakfast and overeat at lunch. He is delicious.He's habit-forming.He will give you infectious titters and terminal glee. Don't let that stop you. Indulge."-- Mary Roach, author of Bonk and Packing for Mars, "While Jacobs's attempts at health enlightenment can be hilarious, visits with his grandfather, famed labor lawyer Theodore Kheel, provide the most revealing glimpse into the secrets of aging well." -- More, "A.J. Jacobs is very, very bad for your health. He will keep you up reading til 2 a.m., disturbing your circadian rhythms, making you sleep through breakfast and overeat at lunch. He is delicious. He's habit-forming. He will give you infectious titters and terminal glee. Don't let that stop you. Indulge."-- Mary Roach, author of Bonk and Packing for Mars, "His pursuit of perky pecs is sure to enlighten, but read it at your own risk: Side effects may include involuntary fits of laughter." -- Spirit (Southwest Airlines Magazine), "An Entertaining Guide to the Skinny on a Healthy Life." E"Jay Jennings, the San Francisco Chronicle, "We can become healthier by learning from AJ's discomfort in this very funny book. He moves us from theory to practice by dragging his body through all the longevity practices." - Dr. Mehmet Oz, host, "The Dr. Oz Show", "Who wouldn't want to be fitter, happier, more productive? In this riotous, madcap book, AJ Jacobs sets himself an ambitious goal: to become the person we all wish we could be. It's vintage AJ. Do your future self a favor and read this book." - Joshua Foer, author of Moonwalking with Einstein, "Can one man go from a 'python that ate a goat' physique to perfect specimen? From Roman soldier workouts to Areca palm plants, from the sublime to the absurd, A.J. has tried it all. I laughed my ass off the wholeway and learned a ton ... including about my ass."- Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek, "A.J. Jacobs is very, very bad for your health. He will keep you up reading til 2 a.m.,disturbing your circadian rhythms, making you sleep through breakfast and overeat at lunch. He is delicious.He's habit-forming.He will give you infectious titters and terminal glee. Don't let that stop you. Indulge."e" Mary Roach, author of Bonk and Packing for Mars, "Can one man go from a 'python that ate a goat' physique to perfect specimen? From Roman soldier workouts to Areca palm plants, from the sublime to the absurd, A.J. has tried it all. I laughed my ass off the wholeway and learned a ton ... including about my ass."-- Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek, "Who wouldn't want to be fitter, happier, more productive? In this riotous, madcap book, AJ Jacobs sets himself an ambitious goal: to become the person we all wish we could be. It's vintage AJ. Do your future self a favor and read this book." -Joshua Foer, author of Moonwalking with Einstein, "I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book, and once again, the brilliant A.J. Jacobs had me laughing out loud--and also deciding to change the way I live. Drop Dead Healthy is a rare mixture of the hilarious, the absurd, and the scientifically sound. Who knew it could be so entertaining to read about broccoli puree and shoeless jogging?"-- Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, "Jacobs' light touch camouflages the impressive amount of research that goes into each chapter. He reads books and medical reports, interviews experts and scientists as well as enthusiasts on the fringe, then tries everything himself. He brings a skeptic's eye to each point of view, but he remains respectful of even the wackiest ideas... Yes, the results are funny, but this is, at heart, a serious book, with an underlying poignancy: As Jacobs works to get healthier, his beloved grandfather begins his slow decline, reminding us that no matter how healthy we are, it's all going to end the same way . " --Laurie Hertzl, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, "While Jacobs's attempts at health enlightenment can be hilarious, visits with his grandfather, famed labor lawyer Theodore Kheel, provide the most revealing glimpse into the secrets of aging well." - More, "Who wouldn't want to be fitter, happier, more productive? In this riotous, madcap book, A.J. Jacobs sets himself an ambitious goal: to become the person we all wish we could be. It's vintage A.J. Do your future self a favor and read this book." - Joshua Foer, author of Moonwalking with Einstein, "Can one man go from a 'python that ate a goat' physique to perfect specimen? From Roman soldier workouts to Areca palm plants, from the sublime to the absurd, A.J. has tried it all. I laughed my ass off the wholeway and learned a ton ... including about my ass."e" Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek, "Who wouldn't want to be fitter, happier, more productive? In this riotous, madcap book, A.J. Jacobs sets himself an ambitious goal: to become the person we all wish we could be. It's vintage A.J. Do your future self a favor andread this book." e" Joshua Foer, author of Moonwalking with Einstein, "Bright, funny and even useful... Jacobs is methodical and savvy..." -Janet Maslin, The New York Times, eoeWhile Jacobse(tm)s attempts at health enlightenment can be hilarious, visits with his grandfather, famed labor lawyer Theodore Kheel, provide the most revealing glimpse into the secrets of aging well.e e" More, "You'll learn fascinating facts, but really this book is a testament to the joys-and benefits-of moderation." - People, "Jacobs' light touch camouflages the impressive amount of research that goes into each chapter. He reads books and medical reports, interviews experts and scientists as well as enthusiasts on the fringe, then tries everything himself. He brings a skeptic's eye to each point of view, but he remains respectful of even the wackiest ideas... Yes, the results are funny, but this is, at heart, a serious book, with an underlying poignancy: As Jacobs works to get healthier, his beloved grandfather begins his slow decline, reminding us that no matter how healthy we are, it's all going to end the same way . " -Laurie Hertzl, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Copyright Date
2012
Lccn
2011-039172
Dewey Decimal
613.2092 B
Dewey Edition
23
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