[.ca] The Book of Macrobiotics: The Universal Way of Health, ... (ISBN 0870406671)

Confusing and Difficult to Read:
Warning: This book simply may have not been for me, so take the star rating with a grain of salt. I wanted to like this book, having heard a great many good things about the Macrobiotic diet. And I understand that to understand the dietary and health theories behind Macrobiotics, it's important to understand the philosophical basis. However, the way this book is structured, I found it quite frustrating to read, and I honestly failed to follow many of the connections that it was trying to make between the philosophical systems and eating issues. I'm not giving up on the subject matter completely, but I suspect that this was not the place to begin. Great appendixes, on the other hand, and almost worth it just for them.

health, happiness, peace... and nothing else?:
People should always be careful of self-proclaimed gurus who have universal remedies... I was a macrobiotic myself and gave up because I couldn't stand so many irrational restrictions and religious proclaims. 80% of macrobiotics is just vegetarian commom sense and has been around for millenia... but the remaining 20% is a dangerous mix of the Japanese likes and dislikes in food, with more than a pinch of new age mumbo jumbo. Look for a good vegetarian book for food and search in philosophy or religion if you want answers on the meaning of life.

The Book of Macrobiotics:
A profound an logical study of Man and the Universe evolving as a whole. An extensive study which encompasses evolution of Man and the Universe, based on Eastern and Western knowledge. A guide to reestablish physical, psychological and spiritual quality of life as the fundamental means to achieving world peace. This is a book to raise consciousness and awareness to continue human biological and spiritual evolution within a frame of a conscientious life style of continued transformation and awareness, enjoying the endless process of change and self-transformation, bringing health and happiness into our lives.

READ!:
From food and nutrition to lifestyle and spirituality, this book covers EVERY aspect of macrobiotics. This is an important book.