I have probably read more diet and exercise books, and been on more diets than you river, and not easily impressed, but I was impressed enough with this book not to bin it, unlike many, when I moved!
btw the cabbage soup works well but only when you are in the right frame of mind to cope with its monotony, and only for the time allowed. Have a look too at rotation diet/eating plans.
I have far less issues with my weight these days. There might be a bit too much of me but the saving grace is that I go in and out in the right places. I settle for that. I deserve not to have to reject the food I like (in moderation).
Now for lunch!