by Penn Jilette
First published 2016
Penn Jillette faced a crisis at nearly sixty years old. Weighing over 330 pounds with dangerously high blood pressure, the famous magician knew he risked missing his young children's lives. Enter Ray Cronise, a former NASA scientist with an extreme solution: a potato-based eating plan that seemed absurd but promised results. Jillette chronicles his transformation from doubt to commitment as he navigates this unusual weight loss method. He performs his Las Vegas magic shows, conducts Hollywood business meetings, and spends time with celebrity friends while adapting to his new lifestyle. Throughout the process, he remains devoted to his family responsibilities. The book captures his signature irreverent humor as he shares candid thoughts on religion, sexuality, and popular culture. This personal account reveals how dramatic physical change sparked mental shifts in the entertainer's perspective on life.
Genres: humor, non-fiction, biography-memoir, health
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-transformation, self-improvement
368 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster