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Drop Dead Healthy

One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection
by A.J. Jacobs
Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection. S. & S. Apr. 2012. c.384p. photogs. index. ISBN 9781416599074. $26. HEALTH
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Jacobs (editor at large, Esquire; The Year of Living Biblically) returns with another delightful look at self-improvement. His newest quest? A two-year project to be as healthy as possible. To do this, he consults with health experts in various fields and restructures his daily life and habits around recent health and wellness trends, incorporating new behaviors with each chapter. For example, in "The Quest To Avoid a Sedentary Life," readers are introduced to Jacobs's new treadmill desk. Reading this book is like having a conversation with a friend about his or her latest health kick, albeit one who has thoroughly researched the trends and has health experts on speed dial.
VERDICT Not to be read as a how-to manual, Jacobs's account of his journey is engrossing and will have readers chuckling at the measures he takes in pursuit of perfect health. Readers with health and fitness interests will eagerly devour this book; it may also provide inspiration for those attempting to make healthier lifestyle choices. [See Prepub Alert, 10/28/11.]
Reviewed by Rachael Dreyer, Univ. of Wyoming, Laramie , Feb 01, 2012
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