<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<GoodreadsResponse>
	<Request>
		<authentication>false</authentication>
		    <method><![CDATA[]]></method>
	</Request>
	
<book id="2582000">
  <title><![CDATA[The Hacker's Diet: How to Lose Weight and Hair Through Stress and Poor Nutrition]]></title>
  <isbn><![CDATA[]]></isbn>
  <isbn13><![CDATA[]]></isbn13>
  <work>
  <best-book-id type="integer">2582000</best-book-id>
  <books-count type="integer">1</books-count>
  <default-description>Despite the subtotal this is actually a serious book on dieting and losing weight.  I apprecieted the no-nonsense straight-forward engineer's analysis of the problem and the solution.  He includes a helpful Excel tool (now available online) for tracking progress.
</default-description>
  <id type="integer">2597815</id>
  <media-type nil="true"></media-type>
  <original-language-id type="integer" nil="true"></original-language-id>
  <original-publication-day type="integer" nil="true"></original-publication-day>
  <original-publication-month type="integer" nil="true"></original-publication-month>
  <original-publication-year type="integer">1991</original-publication-year>
  <original-title>The Hacker's Diet: How to Lose Weight and Hair Through Stress and Poor Nutrition</original-title>
  <rating-dist>total:9|5:4|4:5|3:0|2:0|1:0|</rating-dist>
  <ratings-count type="integer">9</ratings-count>
  <ratings-sum type="integer">40</ratings-sum>
  <reviews-count type="integer">12</reviews-count>
  <text-reviews-count type="integer">4</text-reviews-count>
</work>

  <average_rating><![CDATA[4.44]]></average_rating>
  <ratings_count><![CDATA[9]]></ratings_count>
  <text_reviews_count><![CDATA[4]]></text_reviews_count>
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2582000.The_Hacker_s_Diet_How_to_Lose_Weight_and_Hair_Through_Stress_and_Poor_Nutrition]]></url>
  <authors>
        <author id="34203">
      <name><![CDATA[John Walker]]></name>
      <role><![CDATA[]]></role>
      <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/34203.John_Walker]]></url>
      <average_rating><![CDATA[4.26]]></average_rating>
      <ratings_count><![CDATA[23]]></ratings_count>
      <text_reviews_count><![CDATA[9]]></text_reviews_count>
    </author>
      </authors>
    <reviews start="1" end="12" total="12">
    <review id="23050121">
    <user id="74448">
    <name><![CDATA[Benjamin]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[New York, NY]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74448-benjamin?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>4</rating>
  <votes>1</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="recommended" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[overweight engineers]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006</read_at>
  <date_added>Tue May 27 10:08:40 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue May 27 10:34:54 -0700 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[It is hard to describe what it feels like to suddenly have some control over an area of your life where you previously felt powerless.  After reading this book I started tracking my weight daily and lost over 25 lbs; simply tracking my weight as described in the book made me aware of my progress eve...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/23050121">more...</a>]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/23050121?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="12574477">
    <user id="785532">
    <name><![CDATA[David]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Allen, TX]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/785532-david-ray?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>4</rating>
  <votes>1</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Anyone interested in diets or trending in Excel]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007</read_at>
  <date_added>Tue Jan 15 08:52:59 -0800 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue Jan 15 08:53:17 -0800 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[Very helpful and enjoyable engineer's analysis and solution to the problem of being overweight.  The tools included, which are now available online, were very helpful and encouraging.  The Excel spreadsheet exposes the overall trend of your weight change so that you are not discouraged by the period...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/12574477">more...</a>]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/12574477?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="41520521">
    <user id="1009167">
    <name><![CDATA[Dinh]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Elk Grove, CA]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1009167-dinh?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>5</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="1900s" />
        <shelf name="non-fiction" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Thu Jan 01 14:16:17 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Jan 19 12:16:58 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[The intro to the book really catches you -<br/><blockquote>There's an old Wall Street tale: a tyro asks an old-timer, “How do you make money in the market.” The wise man answers, “Nothing could be simpler: buy low, sell high.” The beginner asks, “How can I learn to do that?” The sage responds, “A...</blockquote><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41520521">more...</a>]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41520521?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="63605007">
    <user id="534526">
    <name><![CDATA[Robert]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Syracuse, UT]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/534526-robert?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>4</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="non-fiction" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005</read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Jul 15 11:15:48 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Jul 15 11:17:15 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[An engineer's perspective on how the body gains and loses weight.  Well thought out and well written.]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63605007?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="76186666">
    <user id="2409056">
    <name><![CDATA[Max]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Zephyr Cove, NV]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2409056-max-lybbert?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>4</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Mon Nov 02 12:05:28 -0800 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Thu Oct 29 23:11:05 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Oct 29 23:11:28 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76186666?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="66995046">
    <user id="1248855">
    <name><![CDATA[Michele]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Bessemer City, NC]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1248855-michele?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>5</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Wed Aug 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Tue Aug 11 15:20:43 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue Aug 11 21:11:38 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/66995046?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="64124473">
    <user id="2208076">
    <name><![CDATA[Alex]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Lewes, E2, The United Kingdom]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2208076-alex-farran?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>5</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="non-fiction" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Wed Sep 30 11:36:56 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Sun Jul 19 14:15:50 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Sep 30 11:36:56 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/64124473?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="54606705">
    <user id="2256413">
    <name><![CDATA[Adrian]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Guadalupe, 19, Mexico]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2256413-adrian-de-leon?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>4</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Fri May 01 11:53:52 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri May 01 11:53:52 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/54606705?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="30417815">
    <user id="1431711">
    <name><![CDATA[Chloe]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[North Dartmouth, MA]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1431711-chloe?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="non-fiction" />
        <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Sun Aug 17 19:39:52 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Nov 30 09:32:27 -0800 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30417815?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="30017650">
    <user id="1171915">
    <name><![CDATA[Ermalinda]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1171915-ermalinda-horne?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Aug 13 03:37:26 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Aug 13 03:37:26 -0700 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30017650?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="25082110">
    <user id="870619">
    <name><![CDATA[Kathy Jo]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Webster, NY]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/870619-kathy-jo?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Sat Jun 21 16:40:08 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Jun 21 16:40:08 -0700 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/25082110?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    <review id="24993172">
    <user id="871174">
    <name><![CDATA[Bert]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Webster, NY]]></location>        
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/871174-bert?utm_medium=api]]></url>
  </user>
      <rating>5</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <sell_flag>false</sell_flag>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Jun 20 11:03:22 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Jun 20 11:03:22 -0700 2008</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/24993172?utm_medium=api]]></url>
</review>
    </reviews>
  <popular_shelves>
        <shelf name="non-fiction" />
        <shelf name="to-read" />
        <shelf name="nonfiction" />
        <shelf name="1900s" />
        <shelf name="recommended" />
      </popular_shelves>
  <book_links>
    <book_link id="8">
  <name><![CDATA[WorldCat]]></name>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=2582000</link>
</book_link>
  </book_links>
</book>
</GoodreadsResponse>