Dr. Robert Atkins: The True Story of the Man Behind the War on Carbohydrates

I bought this book on impulse, as I thought it would be interesting to know more about The Guru (for me, at least) himself - and it was very interesting indeed. Lisa Rogak, the authour, has done an excellent job in my opinion. It was both fun and interesting to read about the human being, the man, behind this success. I won't spoil anything by revealing anything... I do recommend the book. Well written. I am a "low carber", bien sûr. :)

I agree with Publisher's Weekly. This bio/business book by Lisa Rogak on Atkins the diet doc, is not sure what it wants to be when it grows up (a measly 224 pages of text in big print.) Part trashy/dishy tabloid reporterage, part chronicle of the diet trends surrounding the Good Doctor, it also contains agGrandizement for the Grand Old Party (Republicans - p.95 - proselytizing a view not universally shared.)Rogak's credibility is questionable. "Facts"" weren't checked. For instance: "And QVC, the cable shopping network, offers a `Low-Carb Hour` several times each week." Lisa, Lisa. Maybe you should have at least consulted a Program Guide? Sometimes, she `ain't got no' sense of syntax, as in: "Normally, the law prohibits medical examiners from releasing these records to no one..."And worst of all: THERE ARE NO PICTURES!Better: The recent Atkins Biography on A&E TV./TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer, "Doing Atkins" down 50 pounds.