Makes you want to change your eating habits. I couldn't eat beef for months after reading this book. Very interesting comment on America's eating habits.
Fabulous book, which changed my life
Written by Judy Stokes from Sacramento, CA
on April 6th, 2008
Book Rating: 5/5
It is fair to say that this book is changing my life. I'm not sure how I came to select it, and the title didnt' seem to truly convey what it was about. However, it introduced me to the reality of our current food production system - I felt like I had completed the equivalent of a college class that was a combination of agriculture, a history of the food business in America, basic soil and plant chemistry, and some philosphy thrown in. To top it off, Michael Pollan is a great writer and the reader had a fabulous voice that conveyed the author's style very well. I went out a bought several copies of the book to give to others; I recommend it to many people I talk to; and I now volunteer one day a week at a local organic farm that I sought out after finishing the book. I am encouraged by the idea of the local and "slow food" movement, which has the chance to change more than our eating habits.
Mindul Eating
Written by Gary Jacobs on March 21st, 2008
Book Rating: 5/5
This was a fascinating book, well written, extensively researched and made for a lively narrative of what could have been dull material. The centrality of heavily subsidized corn from my home state of Iowa figures prominently in this story, the 500-pound gorilla who does what that breed does. I speak with some experience, having once weighed 320 pounds, and now, 185. I used to think I didn't eat a lot. I did, and mostly the wrong stuff, starting with my Coke sweetened with high fructose corn syrup and down the line featured in this book. By the way, regardless of how you feel about the author's point of view (and I didn't agree with everything), this is a great read. Even with my long commutes, 13 CDs were a substantial amount!
Omnivores Dilemma
Written by Debbie Moffitt on March 10th, 2008
Book Rating: 4/5
This was a powerful book. How sad that pure food is so difficult to come by. After reading this book I looked for a local dairy but couldn't find one within 50 miles.
The book was very interesting however there was quite a bit of repetition.
Overall a must read for those who frequent fast food.
Great Informative Read
Written by Commuter on February 28th, 2008
Book Rating: 5/5
This book is a must read for everyone. It is important to know what we are eating and where it is coming from. I'm annoyed by people who buy meats from the grocery store, but don't want to ever see the animal it came from, or know how that animal was treated and killed. The book is well researched and written.
Omnivore's Dilemma
Written by Anonymous from San Diego, CA
on November 1st, 2007
Book Rating: 4/5
This was difficult to get into due to the technical stuff but then it went quick. This is quite thought provoking. It is factual and humerous
The Omnivore's Dilemma
Written by Calimarzipan from Chino Hills, CA
on July 9th, 2007
Book Rating: 5/5
Fascinating book! The author explores how our food goes from the field to the supermarket shelves in great detail, and why the systems have developed as they have. I have learned a lot, although I am still thinking long and hard about how I feel about the information.
