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People who have any experience w/ addiction are sure to enjoy and draw valuable lessons from this book, even if they don't love food. But for a food addict like myself, this seems to have it all: food virtually brought to life (food porn in words, which can be just as good as the real thing w/o the calories), dead-on dissection of the rationalizing that precedes the binges and the guilt, regret... Read Frank's Answer

A question from Sencha

Loved the book. Love this site. And would love to have your comments on the recent New York Times Sunday Magazine article about how social networks can you keep you fat or thin. Have you found that true in your life? Your book and this blog have inspired me to try to start a consistent exercise program. So if we are part of a remote social network, perhaps the theory that behavior is... Read Frank's Answer

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Loved your book! But what will the people think? I think the people will love it. Read Frank's Answer

A question from Valerie

I looked so forward to cracking open "Born Round" each night, in eager anticipation to read about the food you may be discussing! Just like I love to watch Food Network or watch the food items for sale on QVC...I don't buy--I just watch and take it all in. Kind of like food porn for me. I've recently lost 60 pounds through running, boot-camp exercises and watching my diet. The way you thought/... Read Frank's Answer

A question from OS

Keep blogging! Loved "Pesto At Midnight - Almost." I really related to that feeling of being "shortchanged" as a precursor to, if not a binge, then to many unnecessary calories. This problem can rear its ugly head for me in two ways, and I would love to hear your thoughts as a "professional eater." First, friends or family will drag me to a horrible restaurant. Don't want to mention any names,... Read Frank's Answer

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