Barbara Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp, Camille Kingsolver - Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life

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Farming: a dangerously self-sufficient act!

by furryloo, Nov 12, 2008

Pros: An uplifting, heartwarming, humorous and yet educating book.

Cons: If you do not enjoy gardening, nature or green living, go away.

The Bottom Line: This would be a great book for anyone who would like to learn how to be better stewards of the earth regardless of where they live.

Review: Before I talk about this book, do you know that Barbara Kingsolver was listed as the 74th most dange ...

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Do You Know Your Foodshed?

by pestyside, Sep 29, 2008

Pros: Non-fiction reads like fiction, memoir inspires, a message that encourages, humor and language, audio-version

Cons: Not long enough, her scale not possible for everyone but there’s something for anyone

The Bottom Line: Maybe you can't be a 100% locavore, but Kingsolver offers insight for reducing your global footprint as she plants seeds for wanting to follow her in some manner.

Review: In Barbara Kingsolver's world the seasons are defined not by the movement of the moon or sun, but by ...

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True Story: Family Details How They Lived Off the Land For One Year

by pablothegreat, Jun 21, 2008

Pros: True story of family living off the land with recipes and details

Cons: Facts get a little dry and boring

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this book highly for it's riveting tale of a family living differently than 99% of Americans today

Review: I am a junk food junkie admittedly. I wish that I wasn't. Late nights find me on the couch snacking ...

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Think Globally, Eat Locally Redux: Barbara Kingsolver, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle"

by scmrak, Feb 12, 2008

Pros: a powerful message delivered with style, grace, and humor

Cons: this isn't something everyone can do - but then it's not supposed to be

The Bottom Line: Can an American family spend an entire year without eating food grown more than 100 miles from home? The answer is a resounding and entertaining "Yes, we could!"

Review: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - Barbara KingsolverHave you ever noticed that a cause hasn't made much o ...

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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

by alimd11, Oct 23, 2007

Pros: Astounding detail; easily digestible.

Cons: The additional two authors' could have been inserted in clean breaks.

Review: This is book is much needed and a great work. Kingsolver is self deprecating at times and freely adm ...

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A Vegheads earthly paradise.

by chiliqueen, Jun 24, 2007

Pros: Engagingly written, not preachy, fabulous recipes.

Cons: Having three narrators tends to break up the flow of the story.

The Bottom Line: Demand more organic and local produce in schools, restaurants, and workplaces. Better yet, start your own garden. The recipes are fabulous and are available at www.animalvegetablemiracle.com

Review: I first heard about Barbara Kingsolver&#146s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life on NPR, ...

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74th worst for America

by WBDBaj, Jun 17, 2007

Pros: Very good description of growing and cooking your own regional food.

Cons: a little long

The Bottom Line: What is it like to farm and glean your own food for a year? This is a good description.

Review: Barbara Kingsolver, most widely known for her book THE POISONWOOD BIBLE, is 74th worst for America a ...

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