The Omnivore's Dilemma
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Michael Pollan
One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the YearWinner of the James Beard AwardAuthor of How to Change Your Mind and the #1 New York Times Bestsellers In Defense of Food and Food RulesWhat should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with The Omnivore’s Dilemma, his brilliant and eye-opening exploration of our food choices, demonstrated that how we answer it today may determine not only our health but our survival as a species. In the years since, Pollan’s revolutionary examination has changed the way Americans think about food. Bringing wide attention to the little-known but vitally important dimensions of food and agriculture in America, Pollan launched a national conversation about what we eat and the profound consequences that even the simplest everyday food choices have on both ourselves and the natural world. Ten years later, The Omnivore’s Dilemma continues to transform the way Americans think about the politics, perils, and pleasures of eating.
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Author
Michael Pollan
Pages
464
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2006-04-11
ISBN
1594200823 9781594200823
Ratings
Google: 4
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"Must read to understand what and why !
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Patricia Ezzell
"Eye opening, to say the least! If you eat food, you should have this on your shelf."
Brady Cole
"This one of the most enlightening books I've ever read; it's so important to ensure that no matter what you eat (I'm vegetarian, but I have no problem with people eating meat and I often try it myself), you are aware and respectful of where food comes from and how it arrived at your plate. Michael Pollan is a phenomenal writer. I recommend everyone to give this one a read!"
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Kara Mace
"This book was absolutely fascinating and taught me so much. I appreciate how he doesn't try to persuade you into a certain lifestyle. Instead, he gives facts and observations about the food industry, as well as tips and ideas for ways to make a difference, and then lets you decide how you're going to proceed with that information."
Julie Brough
"Although I have learned about food systems, Pollan kept me captivated throughout most chapters."
Anna Farb
"I mean, what can I say, I love Michael Pollan. He has played a big part on me changing my eating habits and think about what I eat and how I eat it. The book is brilliant, it celebrates one of our most beloved acts - the act of eating. It explores the culture, the tradition, the practice, the philosophy, the economics, the art, and the celebration of food. We need to take a step back and think about what we eat and why we eat it in this perplexing modern society brimming with blinding perceptions regarding food and its whereabouts. It's a meditation, and it's one that all humans should partake in."
Ranjan Lamichhane
"This book was fascinating and explained all the different ways that people could get their food."
Mackenzie Mendoza
"Definitely my favorite non-fiction book, not only for content but for writing style. Not everyone could make this topic interesting, entertaining, and sometimes humorous, but Michael Pollan rocks like that. I know I will be reading it again, after I forget some of what I learned.<br/><br/>Pollan is so thorough, and to me relatively unbiased. He is honest and not idealistic. I learned SO much in this book, and I consider myself pretty well-read when it comes to food. I feel like I have a more holistic view of food now, and can look at organic, vegetarian, carnivorous/omnivorous and fast food and slow food lifestyles with a more enlightened eye. For me this is like the sequel to Peter Singer's Animal Liberation in my "eating library." Pollan actually quotes Singer often in one section too. Everything came full circle to me when I read this book. <br/><br/>Seriously, so amazing. Just read it."
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Emily Schleiger