Author:

Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett

Title:

Trim Healthy Mama

Publication Date:

August 2012

Number of pages:

619

Subject Headings:

Reducing diets—Recipes

Weight loss

Nutrition

Christian life

Where is the book on the narrative continuum?

A Mix of fact and narrative

What is the subject of the book?

How to lose weight, become healthy and do it all while being a mom.

Reducing diets—Recipes

Weight loss

Nutrition

Christian life

What type of book is it?

Food and nutrition

Articulate Appeal

What is the pacing of the book? 

Steady

Describe the characters of the book. 

Mothers, sisters and friends are what the authors are. They use humor and experience to teach what they believe.

How does the story feel? 

There is a lot of information but the sisters make it fun.

What is the intent of the author?

 To help people learn a new way to become healthy through change that is a lifestyle not diet.

Are there sufficient charts and other graphic materials? N/A

Does the book stress moments of learning, understanding and experience? Yes but it can be a little overwhelming.

Why would a reader enjoy this book (rank appeal)?

1. Learning

2. Humor

3. Health