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37 of 38 found the following review helpful:
 Very nice book but not for me Oct 24, 2009
By Evelyn Getchell
"Evie"
I need to preface my review by saying that for those of you who really love this book, please don't get upset with my review. I acknowledge all your reasons for loving THE GODDESS OF RAW FOODS. I just think maybe others will appreciate some counterpoint.
I eagerly purchased this raw food recipe book based on all of the beautiful 5 stars reviews here. Hungry for new living food recipes, some variety and a new spin on the raw vegan lifestyle, I really wanted a new recipe book to love and hoped this would be the one. Sadly, it was not and I decided to return it. That's not to say that this beautiful book, authored by the equally beautiful and accomplished Nwenna Kai, is not a fine book. It is. It is just not for me. Why and why the 3 stars only?
Well, my main criticism concerns the actual content of the book. It is deceptive, by which I mean to say that the huge print takes up too much space in such a short book. It actually put me in mind of a children's book, making it difficult at first for me to connect with Nwenna's message. There are only 130 pages of volume but when you consider that much of that space is dedicated to Nwenna's story, her food philosphy and some useless lists (like the sexiest fruits, etc), all in super large print...well, you just don't get much bang for the buck. The recipes are indeed impressive ~ fresh, creative and appealing and the photos are gorgeous. I just wished for more. I could appreciate the large print if the book in fact offered more content.
I love that Nwenna dedicated the book to the Mahatma Gandhi. I hope other readers will also notice her touching dedication to his memory.
The book itself is well organized and offers both a good Table of Contents and Index which I always appreciate in any recipe book. Nwenna's writing style is charming and her recipes are written clearly ~ they should be no challenge for the beginner raw foodie but still fun for the experienced.
I for the most part am a well-seasoned, lowfat raw vegan and the first thing I evaluate a raw foods books by is the fat content of its recipes. After reviewing Nwenna's recipes, I find they are a little rich for my diet but they are still original and interesting. This book could be a good starting point for the beginning raw foodist, making the raw vegan diet more enticing, but the amount of nuts, seeds, avocado, coconut and oil called for in many of these recipes is not necessarily healthy and can be quite challenging on the digestion. It is the digestion difficulties that often cause the failures in the raw food diet. I personally cannot eat this way every day but rather only on special occasions and then in moderation.
I'm sure THE GODDESS OF RAW FOODS will be a fun and "sexy" book for many raw food enthusiasts. It's a very nice book but it's just not for me.
19 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 the Goddess helped me jump into raw foods with both feet! Aug 03, 2009
By Muata adebamgbe
"muata adebamgbe"
The Goddess of raw foods is a god send for a family of 7 who were looking to change their eating habits, but had no intrest in bland boring vegeterian foods(diets). New to raw foods, we needed something that would not make us crave the old eating habits, and cling to and enjoy the raw food way.
This book is full of great information and recipes that the entire family enjoys... Even my 10, 8, and 6 year olds! They couldn't believe when I told them the chocolate pudding was made from avacados!
I have lost 15 lbs. since using the book. Many of the recipes are so simple, my young children help prep and eat the fruits of their labor.It has truely turned into a labor of love in our kitchen.
Written in a very down to earth style, it's not preachy like some other raw food books I've encountered... rather, it invites you in one dish at a time.
I have left the world of the meat eating for good! Do yourself a favor and pick up this book and join me. You will be forever greatful.
To your health,
Muata
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
YUMMY! May 15, 2009
By Tajamika Paxton
"good karma yoga"
She is such a great raw chef. I first met her at the Los Angeles restaurant she owned for years. The food was absolutely delicious. I didn't feel deprived of anything. Better, I felt like I was experiencing all these new flavors and tastes. So glad she took the time to write it all down for the rest of us to give it a try. For the person who moves quickly and doesn't like to slave over a stove (like me), this is such an easy alternative. And I feel great!
11 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Goddess of Raw Foods Jul 09, 2009
By V. Shelton
The recipes in the book are straight forward and easy to follow. The Hemp Burger, Chocolate Mousse and the Burrito Wrap are my favorites. I made the three raw dishes for a raw retreat and everyone loved them and asked about a second serving. The book Rawcks!
Vince
8 of 10 found the following review helpful:
simply perfect! May 29, 2009
By Tricia Mendoza
"tmreal"
She truly is a Goddess! Great Great book!! Inviting and educational, her recipes are A-mazing...AND The big bold letters make it easy to read while in the kitchen. It isn't filled with useless mumbo-jumbo. Even the colors/texture of the book are of great quality. I can tell her Heart and Love was poured into the making of this book...Thank U Nwenna!!!
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