Haha, def. understand how you guys are leary about the internet recommendations nowadays.....especially since this guy is working through a affiliate program.....so you know he is in it for the money.
This being said, I am sure you will have no problems finding people who endorse Tom Venuto and his book. Go to tomvenuto.com and buy the book straight from him....I could care less, all I know it is worth every penny.
Have you read Trainer Lynns post on this forum.....probably, since she is a regular. She is a fellow personal trainer and will talk great about Tom as well. She actually got the chance to share book space with him!
Put it this way, I have been a successful personal trainer and would love to write a book someday. However, until that time, I recommend his book to all of my clients.
I know you are looking for other people to chime in, and hopefully they do. Just know that Tom is not some glorified guru who has found a miraculous scam to push on the web. This guy is out there for your best interest. He dedicated much of his free time to posting on his blogs in order to help people. He is one of the industry experts, and if you have not heard of him or about him, you need to do some research.
Enjoy.