Great for Paleo Newbies
597866
It's like a text book for people new to Paleo.  It gives you all the why's and the what's of the Paleo lifestyle which is super helpful as a beginner.  So far, all the recipes I've tried have been super delicious - although prep is time consuming.  It'd be a great gift for anyone that's unsure if the Paleo lifestyle if for them.
1718328
I bought this "7-day beginner plan" in hopes of getting my 24-yr old daughter to take the Paleo plunge.  I did Dallas and Melissa Hartwig's Whole30 (It Starts With Food) last October (2012) and lost 13 lbs in 30 days.  Even though I fell off the Paleo wagon over the holidays, I was able to hold my weight fairly steady, and now I'm ready to begin Paleo-style eating again.  I have other Paleo books and cookbooks that go into more depth about the effects of dairy, sugar, legumes, gluten and grains on the body and deliver the kind of information that I'm interested in.  Those books have little to no appeal to my daughter because the informative chapters are "boring."

My daughter has ADHD and even on meds her attention span is short.  I know she isn't likely to research Paleo eating and benefits on the internet.  Paleo for Beginners is like a quick reference guide for people (like my daughter and my husband) who resist taking the time to read the complete instruction manual.

As far as comparing this book(let) to others, it says right on the cover that it is a 7-day beginner plan.  The contents live up to what the cover advertises. Even though I would have liked a few more sample menus and perhaps a few more recipes, I think this book is "just right" and cuts to the chase very quickly without purchasing a more expensive book or books.

By any other name "Paleo" vs. South Beach or Atkins, the bottom line is that cutting out processed foods (most if not all of which are made with dairy, sugar, soy, gluten, and grains) and emphasizing a diet based on fresh ingredients is going to result in weight loss and improved well being.  Not only "you are what you eat", you are what feeds what you eat.
4688661
I had heard a lot about the Paleo Diet through friends and wanted to give it a try! This was the first book I came across and to my surprise it was really beneficial. I didn't know a lot about the Paleo lifestyle, so I was really glad that this book outlined the specs for me. Along with my own research, it was a great jumpstart to the Paleo diet for me. As for the recipes, I was a big fan of the 28 day meal plan! Paleo did seem a bit overwhelming to me at first because it was such a significant change to my everyday diet, but the 28 day really helped me stay on track! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to start the Paleo diet or further their knowledge.
3959370
This book was great at motivating me to start out on a paleo diet. Jason starts out talking about his gym and how the paleo lifestyle has helped change dozens of his clients. The idea that you don't have to weigh yourself daily or count calories was very attractive to me. I love meat and veggies already so cutting out carbs was something I've tried before but always was disappointed with the results. Little did I know that there were many other things I should have been avoiding as well, primarily sugars. Jason also talks about the importance of exercise in combination with diet to achieve the healthy body that anyone seriously considering changing their lifestyle to paleo wants. Paleo is a giant lifestyle change for the better. This book was a GREAT introduction for me to start my journey to a better life.
2917057
Easy to read and follow recipes, great for anyone doing Paleo.  Loved the family ideas and photos.  Worth the time and money to purchase.
3753587
Great paleo book for beginners.  I used the recipes almost everyday and it has inspired me to create other dishes of my own and to purchase Juli Bauer (sp??) and use other paleo sites.  Highly satisfied with my purchase, I even purchased it for a colleague.  highly recommend. Thank you Danielle Walker for helping me take control of my health and my loved ones.
9759
This cook book is super user friendly.  It has a great introduction to the paleo diet, great graphics summarizing the good, bad, and ugly of foods, and a great overview of kitchen tools that are essential for cooking healthy paleo meals at home. The recipes are super easy to follow.  Most cook books I have read in the past sometimes call for weird ingredients, tools, and sometimes are a little frustrating to follow.  During my initial read of the book I never really caught myself saying, hmmm that's too hard/complicated!  I highly recommend this cook book to all of the amateur cooks out there who want to start eating delicious, healthy food!
1934410
i use this book a lot! easy to follow directions, with normal things you probably already have. great for a beginner paleo or someone that has been paleo for years.
2385757
I love this book!  One of the best containing
Paleo Recipes. Danielle's recipes are easy
to prepare and don't require a bunch of special
ingredients. Layout and pictures are beautiful.
You must try the Bar-B-Que chicken (crockpot)
with coleslaw and her sandwich bread.  Tastes
like wheat bread!  Thanks Danielle!
4658610
Having a few other paleo cookbooks I've noticed that this book is easy to follow, perfect for paleo beginners like myself. the photos give a great representation of how the dish will turn out and the receipes are ones that every person in the household will love regardless if they are following the paleo way of living. The layout of this cookbook is great for keeping track of what to cook next. The education/history of paleo in this book is nicely executed. Glad I have this in my household.
2711565
Information provided in this book is concise and to the point that provides enough information not to totally confuse a newby to Paleo. The week's meal plan and recipes are also a bonus.
4082882
One of the big reasons I picked this book up was because it was for beginners. I have been in the process of learning about the paleo diet and its intricacies, and felt I needed something else besides just what is written about it online. So, I turned to the Kindle store to see what I could find, and saw this. I really liked what the author had to say. I know a lot of people (some of them being my friends) who say they are following the paleo diet, but also eat a ton of processed food (read: peanut butter). This book notes that a paleo diet should be free from processed foods and peanuts (amongst some other things), as they cause toxic buildup and can lead to other harmful things in the body. So interesting! And, the recipes sounded so good, too. Im definitely going to have to make some  my sister and I are always looking for new, healthy dishes that we can make for our family during the holidays. There are definitely some recipes in here that we can try (the desserts are a must, and some of the main dishes sounded so good)! Thanks for this  it will be a great resource, Im sure, for years to come!
2004238
This is a great book for anyone interested or already participating in a Paleo or whole-food eating lifestyle.  If you are completely new to the idea of Paleo, there is a great intro to the book that explains the diet and gives a thorough "how-to" of what you need to do, what you need to eat, and what tools you need in the kitchen to make things simpler (and more fun!).  For the more seasoned Paleo/whole-foods eater, it gives a good variety of recipes that aren't typically seen in many cookbooks.  This is definitely a cookbook staple in my kitchen.. Awesome job!
4229372
This book is great for the beginner looking to change to the paleo diet.  Although it doesn't give too much detail or go into as much depth as some of the other book son the subject of the paleo diet, it does get you started.  It also includes a 3-5 day meal plan with recipes.  I have been eating in a paleo stye for a while now and I wish I had this book once I first started.  The book is well written and easy to understand.

I received the book for free for my honest and unbiased opinion.
4712897
I think having some easy meal ideas at your fingertips for a newbie 'paleo eater' is great! It will help keep you on track, and motivated. This lifestyle does work if you follow it, and it can be hard at the begining. Having this to reference and use really helps.
3714751
This cook book is awesome for the beginner as well as the expert Paleo chef.

The book is very detailed, extremely easy to navigate, and very approachable.

All of the recipes I have used have fooled extremely critical non-paleo family members so bravo to the the authors for making Paleo so approachable and delicious. This is definitely a book that you will use frequently. I have other Paleo cookbooks that pale in comparison because they are not as detailed or tasty.

I recommend this book especially for new paleo chefs because it really does cover all the small basis like how to shop and save money on paleo.

I recommend this to expert paleo chefs because the favor profiles/combinations are just amazing and that's a nice challenge/change for someone like me having been paleo for 4 years.

Wonderful cookbook. I highly recommend!
3314422
A great explanation on what paleo diet is, this is a great book for Paleo beginners.  The book contains facts and recipes, to help the reader succeed. The paleo diet is actually one that makes sense, this is a great place to start if you are curious about Paleo eating. I enjoyed this book because it was very straight forward and to the point. An easy read, very informative and there were great recipes. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for some great ways to cut out processed food, sugars and create a healthy diet plan, thanks to the author.