The Hallelujah Diet by George Malkmus, Peter Shockey, Stowe Shockey (2006, Paperback)

I think it's a great book. It is truly one of a kind book that not only speaks of ways to achieve an ultimate and infinite well-being but it attacks our emotions to take action right away. Health has always been an important issue for me but I didn't know how to deal with getting rid of the worldly food we crave and become slaves to. This is a manual for a lifetime of goodness and a happy, disease-free life without the burgeoning medical cost and endless pain to worry about. It talks about how to experience a wholesome life be it physically, spritually and mentally where we can glorify our creator through body, spirit and mind. Truly amazing book. My husband bought it after he watched a show on tv that witnessed people testifying on how their lives have changed for ever after following the "Hallelujah Diet" Thanks to my husband coz I have been thinking of ways to live a better healtier life for both us. This book answered the many questions we had and sure is a winner in our HOME.

The book is in excellent condition, and I am using it daily. It is the best approach to a healthy diet and lifestyle that I've come across in a half century. Much appreciated

I was looking for a book that would explain how to go about eating mostly raw. This book is that and more. It gives a what, why, and how to go about eating raw, and even a section with recipes in the back of the book. Very informative. I highly recommend this book.

I was diagnosed with tonge cancer in October 2006. After 45 radiation treatments and 5 chemo treatments the diagnosis was that i have between 3-12 months to live. I purchased this book and totally went on the diet. In July of 2007 I had 4 pet/ct scans and the diagonosis now is "nothing there". This book is based on the Bible and who knows better than "our Maker" how to heal us. Please purchase and use this book, it will help you.

Great book. A must have for any one with any kind of illness.
I have RA and am seriously trying to regain my health.
Hopefully I have finally found the answer.

The book is not only a great size but easy to read. The presentation of the infromation is logical as well as helpful. The author takes the time to explain not just what to do but how and why to follow the diet as well. Written with a balance of authority and compassion it compells and encourages the needed life changes required of the diet. The author holds the reader's hand while walking one through the process. Great read and excellent diet.

The reason I bought the book was to gain information on health from a different perspective. I found that in this book. As we age, we need to keep abreast of the changes that take place in our health. My husband and I are healthy and want to remain that way. This book gave us tools to use to keep the health we already have.
It is very aggressive and a bit more aggressive than we felt we needed, as we are not dealing with the kind of health issues described in this book.
However, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for ways to remain healthy, or regain their health.

I bought this book because I wanted to know how I should eat biblically. I agree that our diets should be mostly fruit,vegetables and whole grains, just like the book claims using the old testiment. However, God tells Peter three times in the new testiment that we are allowed to eat meat, it is sanctified by him. We just need to be wise and follow the old testiment guide of only 10 ounces a day, from time to time and never red meat (or meat with blood). In
1 Timothy 4:3 that in the latter days we will be told to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. It's a good book, it just needs to be read with discernment.

I bought this book because I am a nurse practitioner who sees sick carnivores all day. Most of my patients eat meat, sugar, white flour, etc. and are sick most of the time. I know eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the best way to eat. I love the stories in the book. What I didn't like is the fact that it would be almost impossible for a working person to eat like that. I tried it for a while, but I found I really couldn't go out to eat. I mean, salad with no dressing only works for so long. The ideas are great, though, and what I particularly like about George is he suggests some cooked food at one meal a day. What I got from the book is that I should increase my fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables, seeds, etc. and avoid animal products. I have changed my eating that way. Overall I recommend it if you won't be too hard on yourself if you can't stick to it.

Very good, we can not say enough about this book and all the others that he and his wife have out. They care about people and understand better than most our need when it comes to how we need to eat. We are doing the diet to fight cancer for my husband. We believe this will work where there is nothing the doctors know will make it go away not even surgery, as it came back. We are believing this is the answer. Thanks

Every one should take time to read this book! Well written and packed full of information that is much needed in todays society.

The Good:
The science behind the principles in the book are verifiable. The book offers a realistic way to healthier eating in a manner that helps avoid the most difficult cravings.

The book draws heavily upon unbiased research of others, i.e. the china study, as well as medical practices of doctors and chiropractors, in order to provide valid proof of the effectiveness of the principles behind the diet.

The Bad:
The primary author's beliefs appear to be drawn heavily off the research and experience of others. While this is good in as much as the research used is unbiased, it tends to make it easier to discredit the author in other areas.

The primary author of the book does assert a few minor misconceptions regarding mineral based vitamins and their heath risks, heating cooking oils causing trans fats, etc. These minor inacccuracies can cause a skeptical person to stop reading the book all together.

Also, the book does not offer a clear cut meal plan or path that will help beginners get started on the "diet", but instead offers general principles and leaves it to the reader to determine and implement specifics.
Lastly, the book promotes "barley max" and other products specific to the primary author, which can also pollute the truth behind the basic ideas and principles offered in the book.

SUMMARY:
The book offers good principles and ideas to make transitioning into healthier eating easier for the person who has realized the truth behind the principles. BUT the book is not an effective tool in arguing the principles themselves due to product promotion and a few minor inaccuracies the author asserts without reference or valid science.

While I don't necessarily agree that this is God's diet or plan, it does have it's place. It is an easy read. I am following this plan and it is working very well for me.