Title: Ben, Ben, Ben. Some new material, please?
Product review: Mr. Stein is nearly always witty and often imparts useful advice. But this offering is well below his usual standard. Actually, the contents were provocative when they first appeared several years ago. But they've become as stale as week-old bread in the ensuing time period. In fact, one might argue that Ben had a lot of crust releasing this slice of white bread. That he was, in fact, loafing -- when he should have risen to the occasion. But that would be too much of a pan. So I'll just describe this book as half-baked and advise would-be purchasers to avoid this collection of crumbs and await a new confection from Baker Ben.
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