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
