This hardcover book is in good condition with some wear and markings on the dust jacket (see pictures). The first flap says: Stylish, convincing, wise, funny — and just in time: the ultimate non-diet book, which could radically change the way you think and live. French women don't get fat, but they do enjoy bread and pastry, wine, and regular three-course meals. Unlocking the simple secrets of this "French paradox-how they enjoy food while staying slim and healthy -- Mireille Guiliano gives us a charming, empowering take on health and eating for our times. As a French teenager, Mireille (Meer-ray) went to America as an exchange student and came back fat. Fortunately, her kindly family physician, "Dr. Miracle. came to the rescue. Reintroducing her to classic principles of French gastronomy plus time- honored tricks of the local women, he helped restore her shape with a fresh understanding of food, drink, and living. The key? Not guilt or deprivation but learning how to get the most from the things you most enjoy. Mireille has ever since relished a life of indulgence without bulge, satisfying yen without yo- yo on three meals a day. Now, in simple but potent strategies and dozens of recipes you'd swear were fattening, she reveals the ingredients for a lifetime of weight control- from the emergency weekend remedy of Magical Leek Soup to everyday tricks like fooling yourself into contentment.