Customer Review: For me, there is no greater praise for a book. I'm 3/4 through the book now, and already, it has challenged my views on food, farming, markets, and the US. And I kinda want to be a "grass farmer."
Customer Review: This book to me is saying, just because somethings are considered everyday normal, cool, acceptable, fine, that's good, and so on that we are all stuck in this whirlpool of status quo. Look this book might not be perfect, but it's good, it's concise and logical. I've read other books related to the... more info
Customer Review: I loved, learned and lusted while reading this book. It was a sensual journey into nature and the lives of unusual characters. I learned about moths, predators and prey, and more. When I finished, I wanted to go out and plant a garden to get my hands dirty. While reading this book, I could... more info
Customer Review: I find Second Nature to be primarily a treatise on urban
landscaping for homeowners--what to do with the land on which
your house sits. A very philosophical approach to gardening.
Customer Review: Barbara Kingsolver's new book The Lacuna is excellent. Slows you down, makes you think, keeps you involved, and for someone my age (70 years old) brings history back to importance and with perspective for today. Thank you!
Customer Review: This book/pamphlet is a great summary of points Michael Pollan makes in his previous books. For the most part it has one piece of advice per page, sometimes with a an explanation of the reasoning when necessary. It's perfect for people who need dietary advice, and who don't have time to read an... more info
Customer Review: I absolutely adored this book - it was my favorite novel in quite awhile. Much has already been written in the other reviews about the luscious and whimsical writing, the beautiful and fun spice metaphors, and the insightful portrayal of Indian culture in America, including the immigrant experience.... more info
Customer Review: The in-depth book provides a thorough examination of the quintessential modern diet that merely depletes and deprives the modern person. Petrini goes fully into slow food technicalities to exemplify his rather complex theology. Certainly worth the meticulous read, so long as you're up for such... more info
Customer Review: This book could be great with a major edit. Lot's of extraneous material--do I really want to know that the author doesn't like milk that comes in boxes (while making the simple point that hard cheese can't be made from UHT milk). Or her rantings on issues having nothing to do with making cheese.more info
Customer Review: Every essay in Barbara Kingsolvers's collection is totally entertaining and well-written. Many can transport readers who need a dose of optimism into a very good place. Essays are normally not my favorite genre, but because of the author's choice of subject matter and manner of telling the stories,... more info
