Afrah Jamal

Thanks to Liberty Books for the review copy Published in Daily Times / Saturday, February 26, 2011 Under the Title: A Play-book for Losers Reviewed By: Afrah Jamal Author: Rujuta Diwekar Master : “You are free to eat.” Po : “Am I?” Master : “Are you?” — Dialogue from Kung Fu Panda (2008) Po, the Kung Fu Panda, doubted his mentor/master much like readers will doubt a nutritionist guru when she hands over an exclusive pass to eat and, yet, maintain a strategic advantage in the fight against fat. They need not . A thriving industry feeds off of ignorance about weight-related issues. And when health and happiness become collateral damage in the mad dash for the finish line, it is time to alter the game plan. ‘Nutritionist to the stars’ Rujuta makes this lonely trek to the promised land a joyful experience where food is not the enemy, and learning the art of making better judgment calls is on the menu. Since she labels the struggle with weight loss a tamasha (spectacl...

Review posted here : The Power Reviewed by: Afrah Jamal Like Po the Kung Fu master wannabe discovered in ‘Kung Fu Panda’ – there is no secret ingredient, so shall the readers. The power that has created such frenzy lies in one word. Rhonda Byrne believes everyone has power over their circumstances, and yet their lives careen out of control. Throughout history, anyone with a good life has, knowingly or unknowingly, used the ‘Power’. The rest are oblivious to its life changing potential and mope around sadly. The premise here is simply – if you want something – it is yours for the taking; health, wealth, happiness, career, successful relationships – all yours. Finding this power does not require any major suspension of disbelief. Ancient records attest to its existence. It manifests itself in the form of inexplicable moments like a charmed life, that incredible comeback, a miraculous recovery, an unexpected stroke of good fortune. Those who have seen it in action may know it ...

Thanks to Fakhara for introducing me to the Bible of relationship woes. Author(s): Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo Published in Daily Times / 3 April 2010 Reviewed by Afrah Jamal Relationships are complicated, not guys, but they would have women believe otherwise, at least according to Greg Behrendt. They would also rather be trampled on by elephants on fire than admit that they are not into you , again according to Greg. So with these two nuggets of wisdom — and that visual in hand — we proceed to meet these specimens at their worst, while they use work as an excuse not to call, are commitment phobic, never get back, pick fights, vanish without a trace - poof ! When they exhibit any of these symptoms or use a million other handy excuses, they are probably not that into you. And Greg observes that they, his fellow men, may not be saying it but they are absolutely showing it. The book has compiled stories heard and questions asked in the form of a delightful little Q and...