Unlock the Healing Power of Fasting: A Christian Guide to Nourishing Your Body and Soul

lauraln: I read this book spring/summer of 2022. I wanted to know more about fasting as a Christian discipline, and I am a health foodie. First of all, the book was a very enjoyable read. I most appreciated the author's combination of real science, history of fasting, and spiritual insights. I love how the plan fits into a Lenten cycle. He gives the reader a great plan to implement this into real life. And I love how he gives these tools to help one live a life of fasting and feasting in perpetuity.
Fast forward to Lent 2023. My husband and I both decided to commit to the plan as a Lenten discipline. We were both a little nervous; we rarely skip meals and have never tried a keto diet, although we eat a very clean diet in general. We love bread. But we have been delighted and amazed at the way this has shaken out. The health benefits have been numerous. Our food budget has had a boost even with all the avocadoes we are buying. We have been able to focus on prayer. And while we miss the ritual of mealtimes during the fasts, hunger itself hasn't really been a problem. I am so much more grateful for my food when it is time to eat. On the Sunday mini-fasts my raspberries have never tasted so...

United States on Mar 29, 2023

Sam C: I was quite disappointed buything this book. It is NOT a general Christian guide to fasting, in any way shape or form.

Basically, it's a very niche book. If you're (a) Roman Catholic, (b) you want to learn about extreme ketogenic diet, and (c) for exercise you want to do HIIT training, this is probably a helpful book. Otherwise, not really.

Australia on Dec 26, 2021

Laura: I came across this book on Facebook in a group I am in. Someone had recommended it, so I went ahead and order it. It sat on my bookshelf for a couple months before I looked inside. At the time, I didn't really plan on making any major lifestyle changes. The author breaks down a week by week plan for 6 weeks to get you used to a fasting and ketogenic lifestyle/diet. After reading through week one, I figured what the heck I will try it. I didn't believe I would have made it this far though! This book is faith based, but can still be beneficial to anyone interested in learning to fast for other the physical benefits.

I lost 20 lbs in five weeks with minimal exercise. I broke my sugar addiction that I have had for years, and have stopped craving carbs. I no longer get "hangry" and my hunger is felt only in my stomach. Before, I would start feeling light headed, queasy, irritable after not eating only for a few hours. Now I am able to fast for several days and feel amazing! I feel more focused, and have less "brain fog."

I was on antidepressants for a year, and had made several attempts to wean off but would start feeling anxious right away. Two weeks into following the...

United States on May 10, 2020

Trevor Rolls: Dr. Richards truly hit a home run with Eat Fast Feast. On the one hand, his training in analytic philosophy shines through in his approach to researching and presenting the scientific and medical functions and benefits of fasting. On the other hand, the theologian in him presents compelling, encouraging, and an otherwise Scriptural case for the spiritual call and need for fasting. The thread tying these two approaches together is his personal journey with fasting as both a physical and spiritual discipline. Below, I will try to give a concise review following the "Good, Bad, and Ugly" format.

The Good

One of the best things about this book is that it is extremely readable. Since 2016, as a university student, I read at least two books a month (not counting books for personal interest). Many of these books are simply time consuming to read. They have terribly complex syntax, ridiculously small font, and an equally ridiculous number of pages per chapter. Conversely, I read Eat Fast Feast in under a week (under 10 hours total). Dr. Richards uses clear and simple language whenever possible, without any bravado or unnecessary academic speak. Also, the font is comfortably...

United States on Jan 13, 2020