Books (For Reviews Only)
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Pollan is a gardener, a cook and an uncommonly graceful explainer of natural science; this is the book he was born to write.
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I doubt that there is a book which succeeds more than The Omnivore’ s Dilemma — with its richness of information, eloquence of address, and integrity of moral purpose — in rendering visible, and presenting for a “different” style of ethical reflection, that “profound engagement” with our world which eating represents.
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In all of his books, including this one, Pollan brings lucid and rich prose to the table, an enthusiasm for his topic, interesting anecdotes, a journalist’s passion for research, an ability to poke fun at himself, and an appreciation for historical context.
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Michael Pollan’s new book might indeed be life-changing.
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Michael Pollan’s outstanding “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals” is a wide-ranging invitation to think through the moral ramifications of our current eating habits.
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This is simply one of the best books ever written about the state of our food. Everyone who cares about what we eat should read this book.
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A far-reaching and disturbing exploration of America’s food production and consumption.
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An incisive and insightful look at the American diet that, like any good meal, consists of different yet complementary parts that blend in a satisfying, filling, nourishing and enjoyable whole.
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The Omnivore’s Dilemma may be the first book that offers on its menu a heady mix of ethics, philosophy, sociology, market economics, history and plain old kitchen smarts.
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His supermeticulous reporting is the book’s strength — you’re not likely to get a better explanation of exactly where your food comes from.
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You could call this book the foodie Guns, Germs, and Steel.
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Dinner is such a conundrum. Cook or order? Fast or slow? Lean or indulgent? Once the problem has been dispatched and the dishes dried, the questions return, with alarming regularity. I thought it was just me. But now that I’ve cleared time from my heavy schedule of fretting and shopping and cooking to read Michael…