Publisher's Synopsis
Only now, after his death, id Dr Robert Atkins being recognised for his groundbreaking work in the field of diet and nutrition. While counting carbohydrates has become an everyday practice for the adherents to his regime, Atkins faced a lifetime of adversity from the medical establishment that disregarded his radical ideas. This is a fascinating and truly revealing glimpse into the public and private life of a unique and brilliant doctor and promoter who revolutionised the way we think about food.
