The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

A national bestseller that has changed the way readers view the ecology of eating, this revolutionary book by award winner Michael Pollan asks the seemingly simple question: What should we have for dinner? Tracing from source to table each of the food chains that sustain us? whether industrial or organic, alternative or processed?he develops a portrait of the American way of eating. The result is a sweeping, surprising exploration of the hungers that have shaped our evolution, and of the profound implications our food choices have for the health of our species and the future of our planet. more

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2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-18-2009; Reluctantly cannot recommend, but you may like it anyhow; At first, I was excited by The Omnivore's Dilemma, although aware that it was sparse on numbers and analysis. That's journalism for you. The reporting is a quick and easy read that held my interest while bashing things I didn't like...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-12-2009; Omnivore's Dilemma; This book is an amazing insight into our food supply. As a result of reading it I have made dramatic changes to my diet - all for the good of the planet as well as my family's health. I'm grateful for the insight this author has provided.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-11-2009; Know where your food comes from; The story of one man seeking to understand the various paths by which food is available to us omnivores. Written with little opinion, the overall theme is we need to individually think about the full pipeline of the food we eat, be...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-10-2009; Timely topic, but hard to read; Book was chosen by my Book Club. First time in ten years, I did not finish the selection. Just couldn't stay awake! However, my friends for the most part enjoyed it, and we had a lively discussion.; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-12-2009; Omnivore's Dilemma; This book is an amazing insight into our food supply. As a result of reading it I have made dramatic changes to my diet - all for the good of the planet as well as my family's health. I'm grateful for the insight this author has provided.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-10-2009; Timely topic, but hard to read; Book was chosen by my Book Club. First time in ten years, I did not finish the selection. Just couldn't stay awake! However, my friends for the most part enjoyed it, and we had a lively discussion.; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-18-2009; Reluctantly cannot recommend, but you may like it anyhow; At first, I was excited by The Omnivore's Dilemma, although aware that it was sparse on numbers and analysis. That's journalism for you. The reporting is a quick and easy read that held my interest while bashing things I didn't like...; read full review | report as inappropriate