I have it, and I have read it. One comment first:
1. It's not for sale in bookstores. The author explains why on his website. You will have to order it from one of the few select places the author has authorized to sell it.
Overall, I doubt you will find a book as heavily researched as NHE.
There are a few thousand references to studies to back up claims made in the book.
NHE is basically a modified Atkins diet (IMHO). Does it work? I think that will depend on the person using it and how strong their resolve is. If you tend to cheat on your diet here and there, then pass. If you can stick with it it might be what you are looking for.
NHE basically teaches the principles. This is not a meal plan per se. It's a eating plan that I personally believe will work..... if you can muster through it at the beginning will probably be of some help. Either way, it's got a lot of good information and is a pretty good read if you like things presented in a logical and documented way. I think most who read it walk away with something even if they don't dive into the eating plan. (That's good).
A book I'm reading with alot of interest right now is 'The No-Grain Diet'. Again, it's similar to Atkins or NHE, but it is designed to improve your HEALTH, not your body size. You can probably modify this to apply to weight lifting (I think). If you think avoiding processed foods, eating organic when possible, and like veggies, then you might want to give it a read. It's a good book and has alot of good info in it even if you choose not to follow the actual diet. (Oh, has recipes in it too - good ones). I actually highly recommend this book. I'm giving it out as presents this year to my family.
I'm not overweight, but I am interested in optimal health - so I tend to read books that affirm my belief in certain things. I don't believe cattle should be fed grains (natural diet is primarily grass), I think the avg american can use less breads and grains and needs more veggies (esp green ones).
Wow....I really went on a tangent and didn't really answer your question. Not bad for a guy that's been away from the forum for while.
I'd recommend No grain over NHE simply because No grain is a bit easier to read. NHE isn't a bad book at all, I just think the other is better.