GLEE, which stands for “gluten-free,” written by Elizabeth Atkinson, was initially sparkled by the fact that the author’s daughter, Bridgette, was heading off to college where she would have to take care of herself and her gluten-free needs in the dorm, eating on campus, and eating out off-campus. Elizabeth wanted to create a guide or manual which could ease this transition.
In reading this book I knew any young adult presented with this book would carry it around as if they had a friend guiding them day by day. Elizabeth writes this book page by page, in perfect sequence, little by little giving vital information, to the perfect finale, teaching cooking, then well-researched references and many other books.
Had I been diagnosed with celiac disease as a child and I could only take one book as I was off to college, after having reviewed over the twenty books to my name, I would without a doubt choose Elizabeth Atkinson’s book, GLEE! On the other hand, I have three children in their twenties, and I would hand this very book to my child or any child, gluten-free or not, heading off to college or the independence of adulthood.
Elizabeth writes simply, keeps the subject light, yet communicates what needs to be understood and applied. This is a very well-written book, and I’m happy to know this is a resource. This was one of the most enjoyable reads on celiac, due to HER sense of humor.
This resource book is given a thumbs up and is HIGHLY recommended by me.
Tina Turbin
A new mom, feeding journals, diaper journals, sleep schedules… all trial and error! Leah’s precious life started with a week in the NICU, but as a fighter she bounded out and has been that way for her six dear years. Leah never delayed her eating and loved noodles, bread, cookies and of course her fruits and vegetables. However, Leah seemed to have one cold after another, Eczema and vomited every so often. Again as a new mom, nothing seemed odd just part of the development course. At 18 months, however we realized that her shape was that of a bird and a food deprived child with an extended abdomen. Our pediatrician indicated her weight was declining rapidly and she was diagnosed with “Failure to Thrive”.
