“You Can Prevent Breast Cancer!”, By Harvey Diamond, Alternative Audio, Two cassettes, Length: Three hours, $17.95, Read by the author

Diamond, co-author of “Fit For Life” (Warner, 1987), believes that with proper nutrition and exercise, most women will not develop breast cancer. Correct or not, his fitness plan is reasonable and can at least help you get in shape. A natural hygienist, Diamond believes the key to a cancer-free existence is “mono-dieting.” This is his term for juice and fruit fasts, or eating only uncooked fruits and vegetables. He teams this idea with a positive attitude and, of course, exercise. His approach is moderate and reasonable, and because of that, more than a little convincing. Diamond is an articulate and enthusiastic speaker, nudging the listener without ever becoming overbearing. However, there is so much reverberation that it sounds as if it could have been taped in a cave. Still, opt for the audio over the chintzy-looking printed version with its overabundance of bold typeface and a final chapter looking suspiciously like an advertisement.