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The Book of Macrobiotics: The Universal Way of Health, Happiness and Peace [Paperback]

Michio Kushi (Author), Alex Jack (Author)
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January 1, 1987
A NEW AND COMPLETELY REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION OF THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MACROBIOTICS.

The Book of Macrobiotics is the passport to a new world of infinite understanding and adventure. It has been read, reread, studied, and treasured by hundreds of thousands of people seeking a clear, comprehensive approach to the problem of living in a world of endless change.

Now, after nearly a decade, The Book of Macrobiotics has been completely revised and expanded to reflect refinements in Michio Kushi's teachings, as well as many new developments in the spread of macrobiotics in modern society. During this time, the Standard Macrobiotic Dietary approach has been simplified and broadened. Macrobiotic approaches to cancer, heart disease, and other degenerative diseases have evolved and expanded, as have basic home cares, and way of life recommendations.

The revised edition of The Book of Macrobiotics also includes a new chapter on the Spiritual World, new material on Yin and Yang and the Five Transformations, Man/Woman Relations, and Humanity's Origin and Destiny, and an annotated East West Reading List for further reading and enjoyment. Many new illustrations have been furnished, and the Food Composition tables have been expanded to include nutritional information on dozens of foods such as tempeh, seitan, rice cakes, and amazake not previously available.


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MICHIO KUSHI came to the United States shortly after World War II upon completing studies at Tokyo University. Since then he has lectured on macrobiotics, the meeting of East and West, traditional Oriental medicine, philosophy, and culture, and the realization of world peace and planetary harmony. Mr. Kushi is the founder and president of the East West Foundation, Kushi Institute, Kushi Foundation, and Macrobiotics International. With his wife, Aveline, and several of his five children and five grandchildren, he resides in Brookline and Becket, Massachusetts.

ALEX JACK has written several books with Michio and Aveline Kushi including The Cancer-Prevention Diet, Diet for a Strong Heart, Aveline Kushi's Complete Guide to Macrobiotic Cooking for Health, Harmony, and Peace, Macrobiotic Diet, and One Peaceful World. A former editor-in-chief of East West Journal, he travels and teaches in the United States and abroad.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 216 pages
  • Publisher: Japan Publications; Rev Enl Su edition (January 1, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0870406671
  • ISBN-13: 978-0870406676
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #461,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Confusing and Difficult to Read, February 1, 2002
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This review is from: The Book of Macrobiotics: The Universal Way of Health, Happiness and Peace (Paperback)
Warning: This book simply may have not been for me, so take the star rating with a grain of salt.

I wanted to like this book, having heard a great many good things about the Macrobiotic diet. And I understand that to understand the dietary and health theories behind Macrobiotics, it's important to understand the philosophical basis. However, the way this book is structured, I found it quite frustrating to read, and I honestly failed to follow many of the connections that it was trying to make between the philosophical systems and eating issues.

I'm not giving up on the subject matter completely, but I suspect that this was not the place to begin. Great appendixes, on the other hand, and almost worth it just for them.

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5.0 out of 5 stars READ!, May 19, 1999
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From food and nutrition to lifestyle and spirituality, this book covers EVERY aspect of macrobiotics. This is an important book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, November 30, 2010
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Excellent read. Shows how you can eat whole food and maintain a healthy life. Delivered in excellent condition.
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First Sentence:
The Order of the Infinite Universe-the eternal principles of change-are nothing but the different names of the living God or the moving infinite creation. Read the first page
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