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Magic Pill

The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight Loss Drugs

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Magic Pill

By: Johann Hari
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Bloomsbury presents Magic Pill written and read by Johann Hari.

'I learned so much' DAVINA McCALL
'Will help you think more clearly about eating, dieting, health and mental health' JONATHAN HAIDT

Over the last decade, an extraordinary scientific breakthrough has taken place. A new kind of drug has arrived on the market, working in an unprecedented way to revolutionise weight loss and dieting.

In 2023, Johann Hari began injecting himself with one of the weight loss drugs transforming how we look, feel and live.

What began as a personal journey soon took him on an international investigation, tackling some of the most world-changing issues as he asked: Who should be taking these medications? How are they set to change not only the way we think about weight loss, but our economies? What are the benefits – and what are the risks?

This is the book to read on the weight loss drugs taking over the world.

'Really important, and very necessary' STEPHEN FRY
'Compassionate, wise and mind-expanding . . . A must read' PHILIPPA PERRY

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Johann Hari (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Diets, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Medicine & Health Care Industry Pharmacology Social Sciences Weight Loss & Weight Control Magic Nutrition

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As usual, Johann Hari writes a piece that is thought provoking, eloquent and moving.

I prefer his other books for the subjects they cover but as with his prior work the same level of digging, scientific exploration and cultural impact is looked into.

Definitely something worth listening to if you even gave these pills a thought.

Compelling listen

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Fantastic book I enjoyed this book
Informative
Written very well and backed up with research

Fantastic book

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I love Johann Hari’s books and performance style. He researches thoroughly and makes his findings interesting ans understandable.

Another great book by Johann Hari

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Very informative and well researched investigation/ personal journey explaining the risks and rewards of these new diet drugs. Look forward to reading more of his work, and how the ozempic story unfolds.

Informative

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Johann has (again) answered and posed all the uncomfortable questions. This is a must listen or read for anyone and any’body’.

Vital listening

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so impartial and so informative ...wow ... will keep searching this author as much as possible

So impartial and so informative...wow

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Insightful and thoughtful research, made more affecting by the writer's self discovery about the reasons behind (his) compulsive eating. Great narrative structure, almost like a thriller/page turner: weaving the health, psychological and social aspects of this important topic. Unputdownable! I particularly enjoyed his narration and the warmth behind his words; he came across as a decent chap, with the heart in the right place. Highly recommend.

Heartfelt Investigation

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This book was written for all of us who have struggled with our weight for years and who felt guilt for not being able to shift it. This is not a diet book, or a how to lose weight or even a « you’re not going to lose weight, so take this pill » book. It’s a book about food, obesity, the food industry, the diet industry and whether or not to turn to medication to lose excess weight and Johan Hari’s journey, told with touching honesty. The most interesting part of this book, for me, was the psychology of being overweight. I couldn’t recommend this book more.

Extremely interesting, topical, touching, well-researched and well-read.

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Enjoyable, informative, well researched and empathetic. Shows many aspects of this world wide problem, from the antrophology to the psychology. Would recommend

Brilliant

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Being born around the same time as the author, all the same issues have plagued me. A really excellent book. I’d recommend to anyone considering going down this route.

Extremely informative and interesting

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