Any diet that works won't starve you, and any exercise program that is effective won't require you to spend 3 hours in the gym.
I'm not up to speed on what the book is about, but everyone that loses 'fat' has one thing in common. They burn more calories than they take in.
Eating healthy isn't rocket science. There is a wealth of information on the internet, and anyone can figure out a proper diet plan in short order if they know where to look.
There is a wealth of resources here.
http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=45975
Doesn't even require you to buy a book.