Radiant: Recipes to heal your skin from within (Hannah Sillitoe Books)

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Most readers have probably heard of Marie Curie, the Polish and naturalized-French scientist whose groundbreaking research on radioactivity and the isolation of radioactive isotopes led to her becoming not only the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, but also the first person and the only woman to win it twice in two different fields: Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911. We are taken into the world of late 1800s-early 1900s Paris. An American performer named Loïe Fuller pursues her dream of marrying visual art and colour with her dance performances. She hears of a new substance called radium, with luminescent properties she desires to bring her visions of costuming to reality on stage. Hanna Sillitoe’s recipes are world-renowned and are used across the globe after the original online recipe platform, My Goodness Recipes, became an overnight success. Hanna’s Radiant book followed, showcasing a wealth of tips and advice on delicious, nourishing food and drinks, with the sole aim of providing a powerful and life-changing diet for radiant skin. The radiant health diet is easy to follow and uses goodness of nature’s finest fruit and vegetables. Rich in nutrients and minerals, this radiant diet is often recommended for eczema sufferers as a natural alternative to creams and steroids. We hear stories from readers on a daily basis about how the book has transformed lives and these radiant recovery diet stories are simply heartwarming and inspiring. As a fan of historical fiction, my initial reaction when finishing a book is to try to find out how much of it actually happened. The author’s ability to spin together both fictional and nonfictional together in a story can be mesmerizing. Radiant is a beautiful true story, examining the importance of female friendship. Of course there is a journey involved, and she is careful document that journey, leading from a place of darkness to a realization that God had a plan for her, and then leaning what she needed to do to fulfill that plan.

The author of this arresting story runs an online educational platform for kids. She posts science related activities that can be done in the kitchen. She has a master's in bacteriology and has worked as a scientific researcher. It turns out she is also a skilled historical researcher.

Many of the chapters include lists—list of the names that women should be called by, names that define who they are in God’s sight.

I read the book for a reading group. Some of the members felt the writing was too juvenile. But when I was a young adult struggling to pass my science courses, I would have loved reading about the challenges these two women faced and overcame. Since I still struggle with scientific concepts, I loved the book now! A fresh and lovely dual biography of two extraordinary women who met at the intersection of science and art in the singular landscape of Belle Époque Paris.Now free from all skin complaints, Hanna is sharing her methods. Hanna's book Radiant features her famous '28 day plan', which has been credited by thousands of people worldwide as instrumental in helping them to heal their skin. Beginning with a juice cleanse, Hanna's plan then moves on to a range of delicious, skin-loving meals including Turmeric and Ginger Chia Pudding, Immunity Ramen, Beet Burgers and even Clean Tiramisu. She teaches young women how to be radiant with the love and joy of Christ and to use their uniqueness to serve God and reflect Him to the world. "Overcomer" and the books it has sparked are great opportunities to reinforce the message of finding our identity in God rather than through our culture. Going Beyond Ministries also equips believers through books and Bible study resources. Priscilla has authored over a dozen video driven studies for women and teens on a myriad of Biblical characters and topics including Jonah, Gideon, the Exodus, discerning God’s voice, The Armor of God.

First, a caveat: I am the author’s cousin. However, my mother was a librarian, and I was an English teacher for 38 years, and what I have to say is in light of those experiences, as well as my knowledge of Liz's research as she wrote this book. Radiant is about Marie Curie and a dancer I'd never heard of, Loie Fuller. These two women developed a lasting cooperative friendship and both broke barriers in early 20th century Paris. When Hanna Sillitoe appeared on Dragons' Den, every Dragon offered her investment. In her first book, Radiant, she shares the lifestyle changes and recipes that transformed her life. Radiant reads like historical fiction but is in fact non fiction. The story of Marie Curie and her unlikely friendship with dancer Loie Fuller sheds a different light on the scientist. I am sure the author took a few artistic liberties, but judging by the impressive bibliography, they were thoughtfully and respectfully done. Loïe Fuller was famous in her day, but her star faded as the decades passed and other more appealing celebrities took her place. Loïe was an American dancer who settled in Paris as a young woman, where her eccentricities were more readily embraced. She became renowned for her innovative choreography, which incorporated lighting and flowing fabrics, both of which she designed. She patented dozens of inventions, all as a self-taught explorer of chemistry and physics, using art to discover scientific principles, and her stage lighting techniques transformed modern theatrical and dance productions. Along the way, she collected admirers of her work- Auguste Rodin, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Auguste and Louis Lumière, Stéphane Mallarmé and Queen Marie of Romania.Whilst not a book designed for weight loss, the clear skin diet information can often coincide with a reduction in body weight. Because of this, it is always advisable to speak with a Doctor or Pharmacist before embarking on a skin clearing journey from Hanna Sillitoe’s book to ensure there’s no contraindications. The power of natural healing The connection between Marie Curie and Loie Fuller and their support of one another is one of the most intriguing parts of this book. Both were “radiant” in their own way and paved the way for more respect for women in both science and the arts during a time not given to thinking about women as anything other than as wives and mothers. It is a natural fit to connect these two in the book, especially in light of their long, on-going friendship. What better way to enlighten the reading audience about two such brilliant women? Liz’s ability to create dialogue for this book of narrative non-fiction is admirable; she does this with the utmost care and attention to the truth. Although non-fiction is not my favorite genre, I found the the dialogue livened up the material, helped me picture the scenes, and captured my attention in a way much non-fiction does not do for me.