Becoming Whole
Author: Christy Wade
Publisher: Victorious Living Publishing House
For more information or to order: www.victoriouslivingph.com

Fact or fiction, truth or myth – when it comes to diet and health it is sometimes difficult to separate the chaff from the wheat. In her book, Becoming Whole: Eating Your Way to Bountiful Health, author and homeschool mom, Christy Wade, cuts through the many traditions and presuppositions that, she believes, keep us from enjoying the abundant life that Christ has for us. With wisdom gained from research, Bible study and her own life experience, Christy challenges and encourages us to consider God’s original design for building a healthy body – primarily through eating raw, whole foods and limiting meat intake. Topics covered include the link between disease and diet, harmful foods, diet myths, how our bodies use nutrients, eating your way to bountiful health, recipes, and more. I was especially encouraged and enlightened as I read the chapter titled, “Pleasing Your Palate with Scriptures’ Simple Menu.”

Written in a workbook format, each chapter concludes with study questions designed to help the reader review the material presented and evaluate their own eating/health habits in light of the information covered in the book. Becoming Whole is packed with Bible verses for the reader’s consideration and edification.

Bookstores are full of books about diet and health – so what is different about this one? Although I have read many books that espouse a similar approach to diet, I really enjoyed the encouraging “voice” that Christy has given to this topic. The chapters are short and easy to understand. The study questions made me stop and really consider what I had read and the many, many scripture references reminded me that the information presented was backed not only by man’s research and knowledge, but by God’s Word. I appreciated the very practical tips and recipes, too! From a homeschool standpoint, I have found the built in discussion questions and clearly presented material to be a great supplement to our “health” studies this year.

Whether you are looking for help fighting the battle of the bulge, or simply would like to introduce a healthier way of eating to your family, Becoming Whole offers convincing evidence backed by practical suggestions to guide your family on the path of bountiful health.

Making the grade: A
Cost: $17.95
Value for your homeschool dollar: 8