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hgarf13's review
3.0
2.5/5: Definitely some good info, but it's presented in an overwhelming way. Medling also includes tons of plugs for her company, so it feels disingenuous.
key_lime_cake's review
slow-paced
2.0
I did not care for the phrase "PCOS diva". The book was poorly formatted and almost unreadable because there were quotes willy-nilly in the middle of paragraphs. I did not find the menu helpful because I have multiple food intolerances, but the information about different supplements was helpful. However, it felt a little bit like an advertisement for the author's products and services.
amasurya's review
2.0
This was an okay introductory read on PCOS. I really liked the emphasis on a mindset-first approach. But it could have benefited from better explanations about the biological aspects of the condition – perhaps diagrams and analogies wherever possible. Also, I did not appreciate the inclusion of tips (such as dry brushing) that are scientifically sketchy.
The real gem in this for me, however, was the final chapter around the upsides of PCOS… it was refreshing and inspiring, and it gave me a new outlook on the condition and the implications on lifestyle.
Unfortunately, this book tried to market some supplements under the Diva brand. This was not tastefully done and it cheapened the read and the “Diva” mindset for me, personally. I also did not appreciate the anecdotes about her husband – they just rubbed me wrong (the way he talked to her). Apart from this, this book seemed to targeted family-oriented women – not a younger and/or single career-oriented group. Also, being from a developing country in the tropics, many of the ingredients for the recipes are not easily accessible to me. It would have been better if the author outlined a more generic 21-day plan – emphasising the nutrition benchmarks and types of food required, as opposed to highly specific recipes and diet plans.
Overall, it was informative and had the right idea… but it fell short in quite a few ways.
Final note: why does almost every book on PCOS read like a self-published alternative medicine e-book? This is a problem.
The real gem in this for me, however, was the final chapter around the upsides of PCOS… it was refreshing and inspiring, and it gave me a new outlook on the condition and the implications on lifestyle.
Unfortunately, this book tried to market some supplements under the Diva brand. This was not tastefully done and it cheapened the read and the “Diva” mindset for me, personally. I also did not appreciate the anecdotes about her husband – they just rubbed me wrong (the way he talked to her). Apart from this, this book seemed to targeted family-oriented women – not a younger and/or single career-oriented group. Also, being from a developing country in the tropics, many of the ingredients for the recipes are not easily accessible to me. It would have been better if the author outlined a more generic 21-day plan – emphasising the nutrition benchmarks and types of food required, as opposed to highly specific recipes and diet plans.
Overall, it was informative and had the right idea… but it fell short in quite a few ways.
Final note: why does almost every book on PCOS read like a self-published alternative medicine e-book? This is a problem.
character_tea_time's review
5.0
This is a must read book for any woman with PCOS. The 21 Day program will leave you feel great and give you the tools to heal your mind, body, and spirit.
bitchburgerbibliophile's review
2.0
This had some decent information. However, it felt like one big ginormous sales pitch for this authors products which was a turn off. I looked at her website and most of the products are so expensive.
juliahope's review
3.0
A good introduction into the world of PCOS. I appreciated the focus on the mental health/emotional aspects of having a disorder like this and it left me feeling hopeful.
parishilton's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
A lot of information! It can get overwhelming, and the format it is presented in jumps from anecdotes to strict information, so it becomes choppy and hard to read at points. There are also a lot of plugs for her own company, which feels tacky and uncalled for. The book is helpful, very informative, and helps to assuage some fears that PCOS women have. In a world with so little information about PCOS, this book is a great resource to learn about your body and how it can be healed from the inside out.