Hunger and Happiness: Feeding the Hungry, Nourishing Our Souls

by L. Shannon Jung

In a world where there is so much food, why are so many people hungry? Amidst so much plenty, why aren t people happier? L. Shannon Jung insists that the two questions - one having to do with physical hunger, the other with spiritual want - are related. Hunger and Happiness exposes the atrocities of a global food system whereby the affluent "feed" at the expense of others, but then goes on to explore how complicity in the hunger of others contributes to the "spiritual malnourishment" of those who otherwise are well fed. Chapters address particular aspects of a global food policy that insures cheap food for some at great expense to many others. Jung considers the psychological and theological implications of such policy and after assessing the moral ramifications of cheap food, offers possibilities for alleviating physical hunger in the world and spiritual malaise in our lives.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Derek Emerson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Overall I really mean "I liked it," in the sense that, well, I liked it. Nothing earth-shattering here; I've been reading a lot about food issues lately and he summarizes much of what people say. Where he differs, and what I like, is a call to Christians to quit being complacent. We have received gifts and how we share our gifts since something about us as Christians. Jung even discusses sin, a concept so many contemporary writers avoid, and challenges us on our lifestyles. But he also offers concrete ideas on how to make changes. This happens to be the book all incoming freshman read this year at Hope College, but the prose is dry enough that I think very few will make it through.

[Lee F. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beginning the journey of looking at food differently. This book gave me a prayer context and some really important information about. it is so sad. Nice work

[Maggie]

Freshmen yr. College