I was diagnosed with celiac disease in the fall of 2007, and I immediately went to the library to check out the most recent book on celiac disease. This was it, and it was so excellent I decided to buy a copy to have as a constant reference. This book has the latest information on celiac disease. Dr. Peter Green is the head of the celiac disease center at Columbia University; therefore, he is an authority on the subject. The co-author, Rory Jones, has celiac disease herself. The book was written with understanding and compassion, and the disease and potential complications are explained in a clear, easy to understand manner. If you have struggled with gastro-intestinal problems for years, and the doctors can't figure out what's wrong with you, you should read this book.

Informative text on Celiac Disease. Gives the whole scoop plus help in deciding what you can and cannot eat. Guides you thru what you can eat as well as where to get the products. Lots of references given. Medical contact references to get you started.

This is the third celiac book I have read since diagnosis and the best one so far. The authors do an excellent job of explaining what celiac is who gets it, and why it is difficult to get diagnosed. The information is presented clearly, in well-defined categories, and without resorting to jargon.

Symptoms are described in great detail, with other possible diagnoses given for each. Unlike other books which essentially tried to pin every symptom known to man to gluten, this book offers much more balanced information.

for those already diagnosed, there is much helpful information, including not only foods to avoid but much dispelling of myth about foods which are safe to eat despite common assumptions. The authors also discuss 'survival' strategies for coping with dietary limitations, what to do with celiac children, even the current state of celiac research.

This book is an excellent resource and I ezxpect I will return to it many times.

This book contains all you need to know about celiac disease. Dr. Peter Green's book is a great resource for those who want to learn more about the disease's symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and disease management. It also describes other diseases associated with CD. Although written by a doctor, the book is written in layman's terms. If you suspect you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, this is a valuable read.

This book is excellent if you want to understand your condition although I would prefer if it went into some more detail... it generallly touches upon all the key subjects a coeliac might want to address but again you might end up wanting to hear more.

I have tremendous respect for Peter Green, perhaps one day we could see an expanded version of this book.

Get this book first if you think you might be having a problem with gluten. I haven't read any other book that is better than this one. Easy to read, and gives all the information you are going to need to get diagnosed correctly, as many doctors don't understand how to diagnose celiac or gluten sensitivity. You can take this book with you to the doctor and avoid arguments- Dr. Green is a top doctor in his field at Columbia University Medical Center, so your doctor should give weight to what he says. If you are newly diagnosed, this book will also provide you with a good understanding of the process of the disease and how to manage it.

Anyone diagnosed with Celiac Disease must read this book. It is informative, enlightening, and clearly explains why symptoms are not properly addressed and why the autoimmune disease goes undiagnosed for years. Early diagnosis is critially important for the prevention of serious complications. The information gleaned from this book empowers you with knowledge that is priceless! Truly, a great book!

Thank you Dr. Green and Rory Jones for your dilligent efforts at improving the quality of life for every celiac patient!

I had no clue what Celiac was, especially since I didn't have the more obvious symptoms. After reading this book, I found that some of the health problems I was experiencing were tied to this. Yes it was hard to start out, but I found a great support group and they have been wonderful. And, I feel so much better. I highly recommend this book.

If you have or suspect you have Celiac disease, make this book your bible. This is by far the most comprehensive book I've read on the topic. It helped clear up a lot of medical confusion for me.

This book is the most complete and best written that I've read on Celiac Disease. It not only takes on the medical aspect, but also throughly explains this often mis-diagnosed illness and details everything that you've ever wanted to know. It is a gift to Celiac sufferers.

Being in the health care profession, I have been searching for a book that deals with celiac disease with more of a scientific basis. This book is the best one I have found for this and is also very easy reading and informative for everyone. I hope more people read this and then pursue diagnosing their symptoms to help find the underlying cause of the problem, whether it be celiac disease or something else. I believe celiac disease is very underdiagnosed and it can kill you. I pursued the underlying cause of severe fatigue, which turned out to be a severe B-12 deficiency, which turned out to be celiac disease. I had neurological symptoms in my peripheral and central nervous system and know that diagnosing this saved my life. I would highly recommend everyone to read it as well as get ones for their friends or pass it along to everyone. If they are not diagnosed with celiac disease then good, but if it can help save others, this book highlights so much information regarding the disease.

This is the most comprehensive book on celiac disease that I have found. Dr. Peter Green is the foremost worldwide expert on the disease. The book is easy to follow for those of us who are not medical experts. A must read for anyone with celiac disease.

A must read for anyone with celiac disease, and also highly recommend for anyone close to someone with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

This is a good, informative, layman language book. It gives you such a good grounding in how your body is responding to gluten and how your body works. It will answer most of your questions and give you a solid base from which to make decisions about your treatment and your health. It is a must have for Celiacs, or anyone who loves one.

THIS BOOK SHOULD BE READ BY ALL FAMILY DOCTORS> The book contains information on how Gluten effects the body in ways other than just the intestenal tract.

After having Celiac Disease for almost 25 years, this book was a good review of the state of medicine, thoughts on linkages to other auto-immune diseases as well as diseases in general and the "revised" celiac diet that is used today vs the one I have been on which was stricter.

This book, A Hidden Epidemic, by Dr. Peter Green is a very useful book and has much information in it about celiac. I have recommended this to several people new to celiac and they too agree that this has so much information in it relating to celiac. Very helpful.

I stumbled upon this book when it was first released and it changed my world. I had many of the symptoms relating to Celiac Disease and no doctor had ever suggested testing for the disease.

I was relieved to find the reason for my Alopecia Aerata. My dermatologist never said anything about a possible link to Celiac Disease.
I never saw one reference to Celiac Disease in all the literature I got from the Alopecia Foundation. How could that be?

I am angry at how pregnant women with anemia are handled. The medical world assumes that a young woman presenting with anemia is anemic due to heavy menstrual flows. That is a bad assumption. It turns out my anemic condition was due to an intolerance to gluten. So despite how much iron I ingested, I was still anemic. I gave birth to a healthy baby girl who had language delays and was later diagnosed with Autism. She had "pica" (kids who want to eat paper, ice, chalk etc.) Pica is a sign of iron-deficiency anemia. She also had many other symptoms relating to Celiac Disease but the medical community did not connect the dots because she was thriving. How many children with autism or ADHD have mothers with symptoms of Celiac Disease? Pregnant women are tested for so many things. I believe Celiac Disease should also be on the list.

This is an outstanding book that every person in the medical field should be required to read. Patients should insist their medical providers receive better training. The pharmaceutical companies pay for our doctors to be trained on the latest and greatest drug. They don't have an interest in this area because they can't make any money from telling patients to go gluten-free. Our local Gastroenterology Group receives money from a pharmaceutical company for testing a drug to treat irritable bowel syndrome. Those gastroenterologists are not looking for Celiac Disease in their patients with Irritable Bowel.

I have been trying to create more awareness in my little world. I have bought many of these books to pass on to all of my friends and family.

Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic was an excellent source of information regarding the topic. Written with what seems to be the most current state of understanding of this condition, this book was penned with the layman in mind. However, there is enough detail in the book to challenge the reader to do some research on their own. It is easy to read and if you are afflicted with any of the celiac-related conditions, you will burn through the book quickly. If you have or are interested in Celiac conditions, this book should be your starting place.

I have learn alots about the Celiac Disease. This is a good book.

This book is great as a reference for people who have the disease and also as a tool for those who are looking for a diagnosis. The author is considered to be the authority on the disease and it's nice to have a place to go to for correct information. There is much misinformation out there and this book dispels the myths.

This is a very well written, informative book. I am a Registered Nurse and my daughter-in-law was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease. This book had information in it that people wouldn't even stop to think about, i.e. gluten in some lipsticks etc. Just by reading this book my daughter-in-law is very well versed in her disease process. Wonderful, wonderful book. A must have for anyone that has Celiac disease or knows someone that has this disease.

I have Celiac Disease. There are many questions that my doctors cannot answer. At last there is a good medical source for reliable information. I have already recomended this boot to a friend with Celiac Diseasse.

I found this book to be the most accurate information I have obtained yet on Celiac Disease.
Anything you can think of that you wanted to know from a medical stand point is in there.
Whether you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed or you think you know everything you need to know, please get this book.

I am a patient with celiac diesease and finally there is a publication just for us!

Dr. Greene's book on Celiac disease is the absolute best on facts and understanding about the symptoms and far reaching results of Celiac disease. It answers questions as to childhood problems that I never associated with my problems. It gives medical terms and diagrams that I "slept through" in health class. It is must reading for anyone who may be suffering from an undiagnosed digestive condition or those under the care of a physician unfamiliar with Celiac disease. It clearly outline the proper tests needed, as well as the proper care that must ensue. We have shared this book with several "suspects", and they, too, have found it to be understandable and informative. Dr. Greene unveils much needed knowledge in his clear writing style.
Martha Holmes

I have been searching for a more scientific book about Celiacs and the effects of Gluten on the digestive system, and this book was exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend it if that is what you are looking for.

I've bought quite a few book on Celiac Disease, but most only have a little info that helps me. Not this book. It is full of info that's new to me. In fact, this is the only book I need. There's alot of contradictory information out there about what you can and cannot eat, but this book is pretty accurate. Check it out, it certainly helped me!

The short check off list at the beginning that's a prelude is all that's needed to delve into this informative, well written, and easy to read book. Anyone searching for "what's wrong with me" and has gastric issues would benefit greatly from this book. Regardless of whether or not one is celiac, Dr. Green provides insight into how the intestinal system works, and why this disease goes undiagnosed in spite of its prevalence. The author strikes the right balance for the lay reader, and provides adequate information that may influence one to take charge in his/her overall medical treatment and diagnosis. The book is an excellent basis for further exploration and research concerning one's health.

This is the best information I've found on Celiac. Although the info I found on-line was very helpful, some of it was wrong. Thanks to Dr. Green, I now have access to answer the many questions I had and will have.

Dr. Green's resume shows that he is the foremost expert on this subject that I've read to date. This book at least comments on and often answers many questions that have risen in the quest to learn about topics such as celiac disease, wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, and the subtleties of differences in diagnoses and interpretations among the medical community and others.

Dr. Green highly recommends the gluten free diet and spends a significant amount of time on management with this diet. However, one of the main problems with gluten is that it is ubiquitous (AKA omnipresent, universal, pervasive, global, abundant, permeating) and often not shown as an ingredient in products where it resides. I do not believe that Dr. Green has adequately addressed this part of the problem or significantly discussed that alternative solutions already exist.

In Chapter 27, on page 270, Dr. Green has three paragraphs about Oral Peptidases and mentions that studies are underway at Stanford University using a recombinant bacterial peptidase...capable of digesting...gliadin. In conclusion of that same chapter, Dr. Green states that most of the therapies described in the chapter are still theoretical...except the...oral peptidases trial already in progress. Three paragraphs in a 280 page book is not significant mention.

Just last month, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article entitled "Enzymes Might Cut Celiac Symptoms", July 26, 2006, Kuehn 296 (4): 382 Hope does appear to be present and in the process of being proven.

I have been using plant based digestive enzymes for over a year (Peptizyde is the brand we've bought from Houston Nutraceuticals)to help contain and manage my son's encounters with casein and wheat/gluten while we have been handed varying diagnoses of his health. He has the celiac gene which one MD says is not currently active while another MD states that continued ingestion of gluten can and will likely cause celiac in his body while his primary pediatrician had dismissed all of his symptoms as a virus throughout weeks of vomiting and diarrhea. Meanwhile, my son has improved when given his enzymes regularly and with careful dietary and health considerations.

It is very helpful to have this book from Dr. Green to educate us on the facts and myths of this disease and to share the experiences of others in dealing with families and other "helpful" people who don't think a little wheat will hurt anyone. I would like to have been told a bit more from his perspective about his knowledge of and specific comments on digestive enzymes and his personal take on the subject, since we know he's aware of the studies.

I look forward to publication of the results of the Stanford tests and conclusions by Dr. Green and others of the effectiveness of plant based enzyme therapies for this and other health issues.

I applaud Dr. Green for this book and his very extensive coverage of the disease topic and all its intricacies. Four stars because there does seem to be a true solution on the horizon of which Dr. Green is aware but did not discuss enough to be truly helpful.

Joni Caldwell

Dr. Green's resume shows that he is the foremost expert on this subject that I've read to date. This book at least comments on and often answers many questions that have risen in the quest to learn about topics such as celaic disease, wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, and the subtleties of differences in diagnoses and interpretations among the medical community and others.

Dr. Green highly recommends the gluten free diet and spends a significant amount of time on management with this diet. However, one of the main problems with gluten is that it is ubiquitous (AKA omnipresent, universal, pervasive, global, abundant, permeating) and often not shown as an ingredient in products where it resides. I do not believe that Dr. Green has adequately addressed this part of the problem or significantly discussed that alternative solutions already exist.

In Chapter 27, on page 270, Dr. Green has three paragraphs about Oral Peptidases and mentions that studies are underway at Stanford University using a recombinant bacterial peptidase...capable of digesting...gliadin. In conclusion of that same chapter, Dr. Green states that most of the therapies described in the chapter are still theoretical...except the...oral peptidases trial already in progress. Three paragraphs in a 280 page book is not significant mention.

Just last month, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article entitled "Enzymes Might Cut Celiac Symptoms", July 26, 2006, Kuehn 296 (4): 382 Hope does appear to be present and in the process of being proven.

I have been using digestive enzymes for over a year (Peptizyde is the brand we've bought from Houston Nutraceuticals) to help contain and manage my son's encounters with casein and wheat/gluten while we have been handed varying diagnoses of his health. He has the celiac gene which one MD says is not currently active while another MD states that continued ingestion of gluten can and will likely cause celiac in his body while his primary pediatrician had dismissed all of his symptoms as a virus throughout weeks of vomiting and diarrhea. Meanwhile, my son has improved when given his enzymes regularly and with careful dietary and health considerations.

It is very helpful to have this book from Dr. Green to educate us on the facts and myths of this disease and to share the experiences of others in dealing with families and other "helpful" people who don't think a little wheat will hurt anyone. I would like to have been told a bit more from his perspective about digestive enzymes and his personal take on the subject, since we know he's aware of the studies.

I look forward to publication of the results of the Stanford tests and conclusions by Dr. Green and others of the effectiveness of enzyme therapies for this and other health issues.

I applaud Dr. Green for this book and his very extensive coverage of the disease topic and all its intricacies. Four stars because there does seem to be a true solution on the horizon of which Dr. Green is aware but did not discuss enough to be truly helpful.

Joni Caldwell

This book has answered so many questions that I have presented to many doctors over the years. The doctors had no answers but this book does.

I have worked with this doctor and he is truly at the forefront of Celiac Disease and this growing epidemic that is incredibly underdiagnosed. This is a must read for Internal med doctors, gastroenterologists, family practitioners and any patient that has been recently diagnosed with the disease.

Dr. Green presents his material in an easy to read format that makes sense for newly diagnosed people with celiac disease and those of us that are experienced with the diet restrictions. Living gluten-free and knowing why is wonderful!!!

This book was so helpful with understanding Celiac Disease! I have been living with celiac for over 10 years and yet never fully understood the disease. Dr. Green (author and dir. of Celiac Disease Ctr at Columbia Univ.) explains all the lingo, symptoms, and seriousness of celiac. I read this book in 1 week, I couldn't put it down! This will definitely be my 'go-to' book regarding medical terms, tests, and as a general celiac reference guide. There are tips, nutrition info., and genetic info. for celiac patients and family members. The information included comes from a well-known celiac researcher and doctor (not someone who has researched celiac just to publish a book) who has worked in this field for at least 15 years! It is a book that truly explains in 'layman's' terms the disease. I recommend this book for anyone looking for answers or guidance!

My Mother-In-Law was recently diagnosed with Celiacs and this book was "very" informative. I have purchased three sets of this book. One for me to help me better understand Celiacs, one for my Mother-In-Law, and one for my Daughter who is now in the process of being diagnosed for celiacs. I highly suggest this book if you or someone you know is dealing with this disease.

This book is an excellent addition to a person with celiac disease's library. Rather than another 'do's and don'ts' book, it's focus is on the physiology and pathology of celiac disease. But let not your heart be troubled (or your brain twisted) by medicalese -- it is written very clearly and in layman's terms. It gives a comprehensive overview of the 'normal' digestive tract and the immune system. Then it explains what celiac disease is and what goes wrong. There are discussions on how to diagnose celiac disease, the alternative approaches to testing for celiac disease, laboratory differences and the future of testing. There are also chapters on differential diagnoses (what else could you have besides celiac disease) and 'why' people get celiac disease -- what is known about the evolution of this particular disease process. The next part of the book is devoted to related conditions and complications and the medical management of celiac disease. There are chapters on what you need to know -- and do--after diagnosis, why symptoms persist, and follow-up testing. The treatment for celiac disease, the gluten free diet, is discussed with care. The topics covered include grain science, cross contamination, and basic rules for avoiding cross contamination. There are chapters on the new labelling and testing of gluten free products, a short chapter on cooking without gluten (this is not a cookbook), eating in the 'real world', dealing with family occasions, the medicine cabinet and cosmetics and 'eating naked'. The last part of the book has chapters on dealing with children and young adults who have celiac disease, including the impact of parental attitudes, how adults cope with the changes celiac disease and the gluten free diet bring to their lifestyles and then chapters on research and myths and unexplored areas. I would say that at least two thirds of the book deal with the medical and scientific issues. The last third of the book deals with lifestyle change and gluten-free diet issues. I was glad that there weren't really any specific products mentioned in the book, so we don't have to worry about whether or not a product really is 'still' gluten free or not because we saw it in this book. This book is very well written with a good balance between personal anecdotes and hard science. All in all, I certainly think that this book is an excellent reference for every celiac to have and an important contribution to the celiac community.
My best friend bought me this book and another book called The Truth About Caffeine : How Companies That Promote it Deceive Us and What We Can Do About It. Since he knows I quit black tea recently, he's been really wonderful helping me in cope with my mood swings. This book is a labor of love I loved the book and don't miss coffee one bit. Buy it here or visit CaffeineAwareness.org for more info.

Hello, My utmost thanks to Dr. Green and Rory Jones. Remarkable, written with empathy and easily understandable Diagnosed 20 plus years ago, this is the first comprehensive book I have ever read. Newly diagnosed celiacs contact me for information. Will now suggest they obtain Celiac Disease A Hidden Epidemic, a wonderful informative book covering every aspect of celiac disease. I have an arsenal of books, articles etc. Nothing else will be required and it will alleviate the stacks of information I currently keep. Wish Dr. Green could be cloned and come to the west coast, there is nothing available here. Olive-Las Vegas
After eliminating my coffee habit with the help of a wonderful book called The Truth About Caffeine: How Companies That Promote it Deceive Us and What We Can Do About It, I'm feeling so much better. My doctor recommended it to help eliminate my acid reflux called by the acid in coffee. Buy the book.

When my 16 year old daughter was diagnosed with the vague condition "gluten sensitivity" in January of 2004, I began an odyssey of personal research which ultimately led to seeing a second and third gastroenterologist before finally getting a positive diagnosis of celiac disease. To say that there is little known about celiac disease in the medical community is like stating that Michaelangelo was a house painter.

Dr. Green manages to cover virtually every aspect of celiac disease, from symptoms and testing to diagnosis and disease management. His book is extremely thorough, and there are sections that are technically very detailed. For those (like myself) who want to delve deep, that is a big plus. Dr. Green does not claim to have all the answers or know all the implications of celiac disease and readily admits there is much to be learned through ongoing research. Co-author Rory Jones, who has celiac disease, lends an important credibility to the book.

I have been literally obsessed with educating myself and my daughter about celiac disease, spending countless hours on the internet pouring over various studies and articles. One must always be aware of how crucial it is for the author to have good credentials and that the information be up to date. I understand Dr. Green is the "guru" of celiac disease research and information in the United States. For my money, the buck stops here.

If you have heard of celiac disease (most people have not), you are probably at Amazon researching this book because you are being tested for it, have been told you have it, or perhaps you have a relative or friend who has been diagnosed with it. I highly recommend this comprehensive guide.

The hallmark of a really great book is that you are fully engaged from the first page to the last. You might not expect this in a book about a disease, even if you happen to be a person with that disease. Peter Green, M.D., Director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia and Rory Jones, a medical writer diagnosed with celiac disease, have intertwined their expertise, resulting in an extraordinary book that is scientific and yet wonderfully readable.

"Celiac Disease, A Hidden Epidemic," is not only a comprehensive source of information and support for persons diagnosed with celiac disease, but may provide a step toward diagnosis for the more than one million undiagnosed who are suffering with symptoms unexplained or misdiagnosed. In this age of seeking information via the internet, we are faced with jumping from site to site and discriminating between fact and mere comment. Dr. Green and Ms. Jones have gifted us with a book that includes accurate and complete explanation of the diagnosis of celiac disease, the disease process, its varied complications and its treatment. The book also beautifully addresses living well with celiac disease, including sections on the gluten-free diet, eating out, coping with change, and parenting children with celiac disease. There are insightful quotes from patients and parents throughout the book, which personalizes the disease and lends support.

This book is a valuable asset for those diagnosed or seeking a diagnosis - and it might also be a great idea to buy one for your physician.

Sue Goldstein, Founder
Westchester Celiac Sprue Support Group

I applaude Dr. Green and Rory Jones with this new book. I've bought and read almost every book and cookbook ever written on celiac disease and the gluten free diet since my diagnosis 17 years ago and this is by far the best.

The book details the history of celiac disease, the medical aspects of the disease in layman's terms, and the diet itself in an easily readible book.

I loved the insertion of the personal stories throughout the book. Many people will find their own story in them. This book should be in every GI doctor's office in the country, not to mention every celiac's home.

I give this book an A+!

This is a very informative book - I learned a good bit about celiac disease that I didn't know. Dr Green has really helped the celiac community with this book, especially the newly diagnosed. It is right up there with other helpful books I've read since I have been diagnosed.

I am an annual attendee at Dr. Green's seminars at Columbia University dealing with Celiac Disease. I sent in a letter after the 2005 Patient Education Day seminar offering not only raves about the spectacular quality of the seminars but also some suggestions about how to take the complicated technical material and make it more "user-friendly". This book does exactly that. It is easy reading, interesting, and offers a celiac patient a never ending series of "ah hahs" as the reader matches his personal experiences to the information in the book. This is a five-star book that every celiac patient, every person who cares about a celiac patient, and every doctor who treats a celiac patient should not only own but should read and re-read.

This book is a very worthwhile addition to a person with celiac disease's library. Rather than another "do's and don'ts" book, it's focus is on the physiology and pathology of celiac disease. But let not your heart be troubled (or your brain twisted) by medicalese -- it is written very clearly and in layman's terms. It starts with an overview of the "normal" digestive tract and the immune system. Then it explains what celiac disease is and what goes wrong. There are chapters on how to diagnose celiac disease and differentiate it from other conditions, as well as discussions on alternative approaches to testing for celiac disease including fecal, breath, and saliva testing and the blood dot test. Dr. Green discusses laboratory differences and false negatives and false positives. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the future of testing.

The next parts of the book are devoted to related conditions and complications with chapters on neurological manifestations like peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, migraines, and epilepsy, malignancy, osteoporosis, depression, DH, diabetes, infertility, and other related autoimmune conditions like Sjogren's Syndrome, thyroid disease, fibromyalgia, Addison's Disease etc. and discussions of the medical management of celiac disease.

The gluten free diet (the only treatment for celiac disease) is covered in some detail, covering topics such as how much gluten is too much, grain science, cross-contamination, and basic rules for avoiding cross contamination. There are chapters on the new labelling and testing of gluten free products, a short chapter on cooking without gluten (this is not a cookbook), eating in the "real world", dealing with family occasions, the medicine cabinet and cosmetics and "eating naked".

The last part of the book has chapters on dealing with children and young adults who have celiac disease, including the impact of parental attitudes, how adults cope with the changes celiac disease and the gluten free diet bring to their lifestyles and then chapters on research and myths and unexplored areas.

I would say that at least two thirds of the book deals with the medical and scientific issues surrounding celiac disease. The last third of the book deals with lifestyle change and gluten-free diet issues. I was glad that there weren't really any specific products mentioned in the book, so we don't have to worry about whether or not a product really is "still" gluten free or not because we saw it in this book.

All in all, I certainly think that this book is an excellent reference for every celiac to have, and a very important contribution to the celiac community.

Having multiple food intolerences that went mis-diagnosed for years, I am quite familiar with this genre of writing. From this background, I will unequivocably say that this book is incredible. It gives a wealth of information about celiac disease specifically as well as a much-appreciated, comprehensive overview of the background to it--the complexity of the digestive systems and how they work and can go wrong. It is written beautifully with a blend of anecdotes and scientific fact that is a pleasure to read. The authors are obviously very familiar with the difficulties, stress, and pain that can accompany all stages of learning of and living with a gluten-free diet. It's tone is honest, extremely positive, and uplifting. I recomend this book to all interested in this topic, celiacs and non-celiacs alike.

Receiving a diagnosis of an illness I had never heard of was quite tough. Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic was an amazing resource for me. It helped me to learn more about the disease that I have and explain the important dietary restrictions I must live by. I especially enjoyed the appendices which listed an explanation of grains and a guide to ingredients common in many foods. I feel confident that now I understand my condition and am no longer frustrated over my restricted lifestyle. Thank you to Peter Green and Rory Jones.