Fed Up

I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes when I saw yet another book about ‘why we’re fat.’ But *Fed Up* surprised me by sidestepping the usual guilt-tripping in favor of a refreshingly systemic analysis. Lieberman’s narration (or rather, the narrator’s delivery) leans into his role as a scientist-storyteller—think *Sapiens* meets *Salt Sugar Fat*, but with a sharper edge. The first half, which unpacks how our hunter-gatherer metabolisms are hijacked by modern food engineering, is gripping. I found myself rewinding to catch details about how insulin resistance isn’t just a ‘personal failure’ but a predictable outcome of our evolutionary history. That said, the audiobook isn’t perfect. The middle section drags slightly when Lieberman dives into policy critiques—while important, the shift from biology to food politics feels abrupt, and the narration doesn’t always smooth the transition. And if you’re looking for actionable advice, you’ll leave frustrated; Lieberman’s solutions are broad (tax sugar! subsidize whole foods!) rather than prescriptive. Still, the production quality is solid, with clear audio and a narrator who strikes the right balance between authority and approachability. This is for listeners who want to understand the *roots* of our dietary dysfunction—not just how to hack it.