It's the best tool I know of to get someone started in this direction. Fun, forgiving, and sound.

I really enjoyed it. Whereas it doesn't adhere as strongly to the Paleo Diet as Cordain's book itself, I consider (and tell other people) Primal Blueprint is a "companion piece of sorts" to the Paleo Diet (the book, and maybe the concept as well). The two books together aren't identical, but work well with each other and are probably a great way to truly embrace the Paleo/Primal lifestyle.

I think whereas The Paleo Diet is much more serious (yet I would not say clinical), The Primal Blueprint really lays out Paleo and Primal living in an easy-to-understand way without being condescending. I don't think it gets the publicity it deserves -- I've been in a few Barnes & Noble stores that have had displays on exercise books, yet no sign of TPB!

The Primal Blueprint is the book I picked up to follow as a guideline towards my journey into a paleo/primal lifestyle. It's a very simple book to read through, as well as, a great reference book. I find myself picking it up, flipping to a certain chapter, and finding exactly what I need. It's the book I also have lent to friends and family to help them correct their diets, and they have found it useful, too.

Mark's Daily Apple is a great source of information, too. If you can't afford the book, go read the blog, especially all the information for Primal 101.

IMO, it's overall a good book, though I had to work to get past the hokey-factor. While I don't agree with everything in the book 100% (and I'm not sure that it would even be a good thing if I did) it has been a great bridge for me when folks are interested in the Paleo path. I say, if you're starting out or need some re-inspiration, absolutely. Go for it :)

It is indeed a really good book, and written for everybody, so it is an easy, but good read. Also great for introducing people to the whole ancestral health thing.

If you are a geek, as apparently a lot of paleohackers are :),than you will probably miss an elaborate scientific reference list. As far as I know, the book is based on really good science, but if you want to convince a common wisdom scientific reader, you will probably need more nerdy stuff. And there are a lot of good, very scientific and sometimes very technical blogs around, so you refer to these.

What I really like, is that Mark Sisson not only talks about diet, but about physical activity, sunlight, barefooting, play and social context. And that he emphasises that, once you get it, it is a rather easy way of living.

Primal Blueprint is a great read and is on the more accessible end of the Paleo-Book spectrum.

It is simple and convincing, presenting a reasonably easy way to transition away from the Neolethal Diet of Western Culture fame. It would be somewhat inaccurate to describe it as Paleo with Training Wheels, it would be better to describe it as Paleo with a built in support network. That support network is the great website http://www.marksdailyapple.com/

DO NOT ignore the forum at that location, it contains many knowledgeable people who love to help as best they can.

Somewhere else on this post I indicated where Mark Sisson keeps his science references for the PB book, and decided to bring that to this answer and expand it to point at the other resources at his website.

He keeps the scientific research list as well as some other appendixes online... That way you can actually click the hyperlink and jump right to the paper... I love this and think that it is even geekier than having it written... This way, he can also add new papers after the books publication.. marksdailyapple.com/the-book/references/ http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-book/references/

I also must generally agree with all of the resources he points out at http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-book/references/primal-blueprint-resources/ and it makes a wonderful general guide to the world of Paleo eating.

Robb Wolf's book The Paleolithic Solution comes out in about a week. I'd pick that one!

I disagree with Mark on Vegetable Quantity, Dairy for everyone.

Raw, Pastured Dairy is a test each person needs to learn for their own genetic makeup.

I personally believe it should be eat Mostly Meat, some vegetables, little fruit. and be strict about your sources of these foods.

But then, im in it for optimum health. Not just "better"

That said, Marksdailyapple.com is an amazing resource. When I started learning, it was a Leaping point for everything I went and read studies on. Mark would provide minute information, and I would go research more and more on it.

I own his book, which is saying alot, as I like free distribution of information. I use it as a simple hardcopy loan to friends to explain some things to those friends I cant simply sit down and dump data on, when they need something simple that they can digest at their own pace.

I personally plan on purchasing Robb Wolff's book as well. Mark challenges mainstream, but does it gently, I think that Mark is also previously biased because of his previous lifestyle as a vegetarian. and to be fair, supplement sales. More power to him.

Robb is all about performance and results. My language. I look forward to reading his book.

To read The Primal Blueprint was so much fun for me and my husband also liked it.

On sentence I regard as most important: "Make better choices"

My recommendation: read!

I loved this book as it was my starting point in the shift of my conventional wisdom & the Standard American diet to a more healthful life. Feeling great! Love sharing that book. It is easy to read and understand.

Primal Blueprint has a nurturing, "you can do this" tone. Sisson lays out all of the information you need without being judgmental. He seems to truly care about the reader. I also found the information to be practical and readily implemented in real life. This book offers a well-rounded introduction to "paleo" as a lifestyle as opposed to just another diet fad.

The Grok v. Korg examples may seem lame, but through these characters he actually used great teaching methods of story telling and allegory to explain his points.

Through his website, he also offers some bonus material such as a Primal Blueprint Fitness eBook and a paleo cookbook. This is great information for someone starting out.

Well, I have to be honest. All the "What would Grok do?" stuff all over the forums kind of annoys me. Would Grok have washed his face? Would Grok take a vitamin? Would Grok ride a bike? Would Grok go swimming? Would Grok wear underwear? Would Grok use toilet paper or soap? Would Grok clean his house? Would Grok cheat on his wife? Would Grok bathe in cold or warm water? And on and on and on.

The Primal Blueprint itself seems really accessible and awesome, even though as others have said it's a little hokey. Sisson seems like really cool, chill guy, and he's a good writer. I haven't read the entire book, though, just the first couple of chapters at the store.

I really love this book. It was my first intro into paleo and is very readable and accessible to all readers. That said, his plan is backed up by good science. His website is an amazing source of support and information. I usually visit it several times a week.

I receive the book from Amazon tomorrow but I started the diet today. I printed out the grocery list and went to Publix. I cleaned out my refridgerator of no no foods and I have been researching the diet onloine. I am also receiving the 21 day challenge.

+1 to what all have said. Very accessible and user friendly entry into the primal / paleo universe! If you follow his blog (marksdailyapple.com), and receive his email newsletter, it's all very dovetailed - useful advice on healthy eating, healthy exercise, healthy living in general. RUN, do not walk, to your bookstore or library and snag a copy.

best book IMO on primal living. I've read both paleo diet and paleo diet for athletes. Robb wolf book should be awesome as well

It's the book I buy for all friends and family who wonder what the heck I'm doing with my life, and why I have tons of grassfed beef and pastured butter stocked up in the freezer. Really, the perfect introductory resource, especially for those who don't have a lot of biochem under their belt. That said, I would love a book by Dr. Harris at PaNu that would be somewhat more medically oriented and hard-core, and I can't wait to get Robb's book!

I LOVE the book so much I bought five copies and gave them away to family members. I also visit MDA almost every day, especially the forums. Tomorrow is the first day of the September Primal Challenge, which was super fun last year, with lots of ways to get readers to interact with the site (contests, mostly).

Great for beginners to the Paleo/Primal lifestyle. I recommend it to everyone. Robb Wolf's is my next suggestion once you've been eased into it thanks to Mark.

It's the paleo "gateway book." I read it last summer and it's what got me started. I've since read Paleo Solution, Everyday Paleo, Deep Nutrition, and Primal-Body Primal-Mind, but TPB is still the one I recommend to people curious about what I'm doing and why!

I own a copy, and I think it's a very informative and worthwhile read-a must on any Paleo's shelf