Wow!
I know, I know, I’m a writer and should be able to come up with a better, more eloquent phrase, but seriously, I’m sort of in shock. Don’t worry, I’m NOT in SUGAR SHOCK!
But I am pleasantly suprised — ah heck, make that completely overjoyed, heartened, encouraged and left with this incredibly warm, fuzzy feeling — because of the plethora of e-mails brimming with positive feedback directly from readers.
Again, wow! This is so nice to hear! I’m really helping people — and all over the country and world even!
Here’s a small sampling of the many replies I’ve received:
"I purchased Sugar Shock at Costco over last weekend, and I have already read it! It was a real eye-openered, and I have launched my campaign to dump sugar from my diet. Thanks for your oustanding work! – Gail
"I bought your book the day after it came out. I’m reading it now and it’s AMAZING!
You are the best!!!!" – Sabrina"Love your book..I ordered it as soon as it was available on Amazon… What a great lot of research you did…. Now I feel it is up to me to pass it on to family and friends… Hopefully they will want a copy! I was diagnosed with hypoglycaemia over twenty-five years ago by a naturopath and since it was not a recognized disease, I gradually went back to sugar(especially chocolate) and played the yo-yo dieting of gaining and losing 30 lbs over & over & over! On July 1, 2005, when I finally decided to stop playing games with sugar, I weighed 156 lbs and this January am weighing in at 118. At a little under 5’2", I have to say it is great. I think this is the only time in my life I didn’t gain weigh over the Christmas holidays. Thank you for your great book…Wish I had it back then………….." – Joyce
"I just wanted to let you know that I brought your book and am really enjoying it. Learning a lot, too!!! and also confirming what I have known…Congratulations again on your book. It is a great contribution to our health!!!" – Rochelle
"I purchased the book and thought it was great!" – Salina
"I’ve already bought your book and so far I love it!" – Anne
"I already got your book and I love it! I bought it at a Barnes and Noble store… I woke up very excited on Dec 26 and walked to Barnes and Noble to buy it but they didn’t have it yet. It took me until Jan 1 to get it and I read it in one or maybe 2 days…. Right now I am.. pregnant and have been free of most sugars (but not stressing about tiny amounts in dressings and bread and things) for a month and a half. This pregnancy is SOOOO much better than my last. I have energy. Sure, I get tired and have to take naps, but I’m tired and then I take a nap and then I feel good. I’m not dragging around all day. My out-of-control weight gain has been halted. I’m still gaining but not as quickly. And I know the weight I am gaining is quality building materials for a baby. The biggest reason I am doing this, though, is that last time I had a baby, not eating sugar cured my post-partum depression. This time, I’m trying to avoid it in the first place. Now I’m trying to figure out if the hospital can accomodate my dietary needs. If not, there’s an organic, whole-foods cafe right down the street and I plan to give any visitors money and ask them go to buy my next meal there. Anyway, I did just want to let you know I liked your book. It’s better than Lick the Sugar Habit and better than Sugar Busters. It’s the best book on the subject I’ve ever read." – Erin
And these are just a few of the many remarks I’ve received!
FYI, I’m not changing their words one little bit — although I did shorten some of the e-mails — as signified by the … symbol.
I love hearing from readers! Anyone else?