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  1. Wagaboodles
    Minneapolis, MN
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    It's not A Diet, but about Holistic Health
    January 16, 2012
    Wagaboodles
    Minneapolis, MN
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    I'm always skeptical of books that claim they have the answers...especially when it comes to diet and health. Susan Gregory's book, The Daniel Fast, wasn't one of those books, however, mainly because she doesn't taut the Daniel Fast as a diet to get you the figure you desire. This is because the book is not about a diet, but a fast meant to aid you in your growth with God. It focuses on being healthy: body, mind and spirit (Gregory delineates the differences between these three).

    The Daniel Fast is based upon the approach Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego took in Babylon to stay faithful to God in the midst of pressure to conform to their captive culture. It is focused on eating fruit, vegetables, and grains as well as drinking only water for a brief period of time (up to three weeks--or more as you feel led) as well as taking time to deepen your relationship with God.

    The first half of the book describes the Daniel Fast, looks at holistic health (body, mind and spirit) and focusing on growing in God. The second half contains recipes, menu ideas and answers to questions that Gregory is frequently asked. I haven't practiced the Daniel Fast yet, but I can appreciate it's principles and purpose.

    In exchange for my honest review, Tyndale Publishers have provided me with a copy of the book.
  2. Cindy Navarro
    Cullman, AL
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Food for the body, soul, & spirit
    December 29, 2011
    Cindy Navarro
    Cullman, AL
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 4
    What if you could grow closer to God and improve your health in just 21 days? Susan Gregory, "The Daniel Fast Blogger," has a plan to help you do just that. Widely recognized as the expert on this 21-day fast inspired by the book of Daniel, Susan has helped thousands of people discover a safe and healthy way to fast. The principles you learn from The Daniel Fast will change the way you view food, your body, and your relationship with the one who created you. Includes 21 days' worth of Daniel Fast recipes! Visit www.daniel-fast.com (from the publisher)

    In just a few more days a new year will be upon us, and this is the time people make resolutions and try to break old habits or start new ones. Many churches and individuals also choose this time of year to have a time of fasting and spiritual renewal, and The Daniel Fast is probably the most widely used.

    I liked this book and found it to be very useful in explaining the reasons for choosing this type of fast, and what makes it different than simply changing your diet. Instead of just a focus on what foods you are giving up, there is a more indepth look at the cleansing of body, soul, and spirit. I especially like the deepening relationship with God being the most important. Also, she has included several interesting recipes. I am not a cook, but they did give me a few ideas about foods that can be eaten. It's really more versatile than one might expect. There is also a menu plan for those who like to have more structure to follow. The book concludes with a 21 day devotional guide to use during your quiet time with God. This is definitely a book you want to have if you are considering The Daniel Fast for yourself.

    Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own, and I was not required to give a good review.
  3. Katalyst
    Orange County, CA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    1 Stars Out Of 5
    Take a Pass on "The Daniel Fast"
    January 17, 2012
    Katalyst
    Orange County, CA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 1
    Value: 1
    Meets Expectations: 1
    The Daniel Fast plan is not a Scripturally-based model for fasting. Rather, it's a nutritional plan that strives to have a spiritual component, but lacks, largely due to a poor hermeneutic.

    The majority of the book is about food preparation, with 100 of its 262 pages dedicated to recipes.

    I didn't find useful spiritual material in The Daniel Fast. The devotional section was quite troubling to me, inappropriately using allegory for some of the lessons, and focused on the author's experiences and observations rather than on Scripture itself.

    I received a complimentary copy of the book from Tyndale for review purposes. My full review is posted at http://h-n-t.blogspot.com/2012/01/review-take-pass-on-daniel-fast_16.html
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