The Gluten-Free Bible: The Thoroughly Indispensable Guide to Negotiating Life without Wheat Paperback – April 1, 2005

I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease several years ago and told that I must not eat even the slightest amount of gluten. So - No flour right? Bread, cereal, right?Right. And hundreds of other things that one would never associate with flour but that in fact have "a bit of flour" in them to stiffen, dust, encrust, or whatever the main deal was.My wife went into action, and by great serendipity was pointed to Jax Peters Lowell's Gluten Free Bible. It quickly became apparent that the book, in addition to great humor, the book contains the most extraordinary breadth and depth of information on what might have gluten in it (down to particular brands of a range of condiments and packages sauces), where to get expert medical advice, statements in many, many languages to show to people whose language you do not speak, who do not speak yours - and are in a position where they must be made aware that you cannot eat gluten. It has guided our eating at home and away for all the days since we first bought it.Several weeks ago a dear friend and colleague of my wife's, also unable to eat gluten, sent home a loaf of gluten free bread for me. I returned the favor with The Gluten Free Bible. We saw the colleague for dinner last Wednesday. She was ecstatic about the book.

Jax Lowell knows what it is to be a celiac. She knows how it feels to give up our favorite foods, to be the one who can't eat the stuffing, who can't run out for pizza with the gang from the office, to stand at what she calls "the fork in the road" and worry you'll never eat or be normal again.  Reading this book I felt I was in the hands of a really smart, super positive friend, guiding me, reassuring me, teasing me, challenging me, pointing the way to great food, safe restaurants, support groups, letting me know I'm not crazy and I'm certainly not alone.  My copy of The Gluten-Free Bible is already worn from reading aloud to family members who want to learn how to help me.

I ordered two of these books. One for my daughter and one for me. I have really enjoyed reading this book so far. My daughter has a gluten allergy and we are pretty sure I do too. I have learned a lot so far about this allergy and how to manage it and I have only just started reading it. I like the fact it has suggestions of places you can buy your food and products so you can make your own food if you want to and where most people like to shop and what products they find especially good. It's hard to find someone to help you through this process when you have been diagnosed with a gluten allergy. Thanks and will recommend this book to many other people.

This is an absolute must for anyone who needs a quick, yet thorough guide to the many ways gluten-free living affects your life and the lives of those around you. The recipes in it are great, the helpful tips are priceless, and Lowell's sense of humor and understanding is really refreshing. I bought a copy for my grandmother, who at almost 80, has finally acknowledged the extent of how gluten has affected her. I have recommended it to co-workers who are gluten intolerant, and to folks I've encountered who have family members who are celiacs, and need help understanding how to deal with it. Also a huge help in understanding how to take control of your treatment and get the best care possible from your doctors!

Six years ago this book identified the only celiac specialist (then) in St. Louis which led to be me being properly diagnosed at age 60. This book has proved invaluable in so many ways. Because I travel internationally alot, and am foreign language challenged, it could prove difficult to communicate my gluten free needs. However, there is a section in this book that does just that succinctly, in several foreign languages. I photo copy whichever one I need and laminate one to include in my passport case. And a couple paper copies for my day tote, my wallet, my coin purse, my jacket pocket, etc..So handy.

This book contains essential information for the person with Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance. You will find dozens of new recipes from top chefs! "Lowell discusses the intricacies of shopping, traveling, eating out happily, dining in safely, buying cosmetics, negotiating prescription drugs, and parenting as or for a celiac."The Gluten-Free Bible presents new research and the latest theories from experts. Lowell writes with a sense of humor, describles common gluten-free experiences, and guides us to gluten-free solutions with encouraging words.The Gluten-Free Bible is a must read for anyone with a gluten-free lifestyle! I guarantee you will be enlightened and entertained!

This book changed my life. It taught me to advocate for myself and validated the difficulty of the diet. I was diagnosed through a family screening with no noticeable symptoms and was totally bewildered. While not great for specific medical advice (and now dated in that regard), this book was invaluable on my road to dealing with the dramatic change celiac brought to my life. Highly recommended.

This was sent as a gift to a brand new Army bride. The original order was lost. When I notified Amazon it did not arrive, they made sure that the book was resent and it arrived at it's destination the very next afternoon. Thank you so much for your attention!!

great read very interesting

Haven't read much yet, but like what I see so far.