(Young Reader's Edition)
Summary:
The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers“What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering, this young readers’ adaptation of Pollan’s famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices.
In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals, as well as a new afterword and backmatter, The Omnivore’s Dilemma serves up a bold message to the generation that needs it most: It’s time to take charge of our national eating habits—and it starts with you.
Review:
I read this a few years ago for school, and even though I'm not usually a big fan of nonfiction, this book was very eye-opening. There were so many things that shocked me, especially the first part of the book which discussed corn. Corn is my favorite vegetable and I love it, but I had no idea how much it's used in products. The second part of the books focused mostly on farms, and organic food. For me, one of the reasons I enjoyed this part of the book was the narrative manner in which it was told. The way Michael Pollan told it was unique and interesting because it wasn't just facts; it was his personal story and experiences. This book made me think about things that had never crossed my mind before, and it was an enjoyable read as well. This was an enlightening and informative book, that I would recommend to anyone(even people who don't like non-fiction!).
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