Magic Pill

A brilliant synthesis of so much important information. Really important, and very necessary – Stephen FryCompassionate, wise and mind-expanding … A must read – Philippa PerryIt is balanced and shocking, vitally important and crucially non-judgemental. I learned so much – Davina McCallIn Magic Pill, Johann Hari gives us a crash course on the new weight-loss drugs that will soon be transforming bodies, minds and societies on a massive scale. Magic Pill will help you think more clearly about eating, dieting, health and mental health, even if you never touch Ozempic – Jonathan Haidt, author of THE ANXIOUS GENERATIONIn Magic Pill, Johann Hari marshals his trademark talents at meticulous research, incisive prose, telling anecdote and keen insight to dissect yet another of our dysfunctional culture’s troubling features: the obesity epidemic of the past few decades and its treatments. Entertaining without trivializing and deeply informative without being prescriptive, this book leaves us with much to ponder, both on the individual and social levels – Gabor MatéMagic Pill is a fascinating exploration of weight-loss pharmaceuticals that will redefine our approach to obesity … This book is not just a personal story, but an examination of how these drugs interact with social norms and personal health, promising liberation – and new psychological dilemmas. As we stand on the brink of a medical revolution, Magic Pill is a vital guide through the complex scientific, emotional, and cultural landscape of this new frontier – Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of THE POWER OF HABITCompelling, thoughtful and fascinating, a revealing and inspiring meditation on weight loss, addiction, and the new drugs that may change the way we think about and treat obesity – Maia SzalavitzWith the intense interest in the new miracle weight-loss drugs, we need a balanced look at their promise and peril. Entertaining and highly-readable, Johann Hari’s Magic Pill delivers the information people need to help make a medical decision that might change their future – Arthur C. Brookes, bestselling author of FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTHHari is excellent on the booming ultra-processed food industry and the science of addiction that drives it … Magic Pill is a wonderfully accessible exploration of one of the most complex problems of our age – Paul Nuki * Telegraph *

Johann Hari is the author of three internationally bestselling books, translated into 40 languages. His TED talks have been viewed over 80 million times, and his work has been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky to Joe Rogan. He was also the executive producer of an Oscar nominated film, and an eight-part TV series with Samuel L. Jackson.