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The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness

Douglas J. Lisle,

Alan Goldhamer

Start date: March 1, 2012

Finish date: March 31, 2012

Why we're reading this: We're reading The Pleasure Trap for the month of March (2012) -- thought questions posted on Sunday.…more
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Mar 09, 2012 Maggie rated it really liked it

I read this book after watching Forks Over Knives and reading The China Study, so did not read it to be persuaded to adopt a plant-strong lifestyle. What I took away from this book is the psychology behind the poor choices most Americans today make concerning food and exercise, and how to avoid those pleasure traps on the road toward health and wellness. Lisle argues that the motivational triad that suited our ancestors so well does not work at all in today's society, and we must force ourselves ...more

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Mar 01, 2012 Pragati rated it it was ok

.. I liked it but I thought it was incredibly dry! The way the book is written made me want to skip over sections ... maybe its because of my chosen profession, maybe its because I'd already read some of the books discussed in detail within the text of this one. I wish it was a little more captivating ... I'd recommend it to someone new to a plant-based diet, but will probably not go back to it for reference as I do with most other books I've read on the subject!! Only 2 stars in my opinion!! ...more

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