Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life in Around the World in 80 Books

Aug 25, 2008 MichelleCH rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, sustainability, health-fitness, listening-to-the-audio-version

So much of this book I loved, especially the day to day experiences around growing your own food and raising livestock. My favorite descriptions were about raising turkeys and what it takes to successfully breed them. Kingsolver as the narrator of this audiobook made me laugh out loud several times. I loved how she described all of thei work on their farm, but it would have been refreshing if her kids and husband had rebelled even a little bit! They were incredibly accommodating and helpful all ...more

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Jun 12, 2009 Lisa of Hopewell rated it really liked it

Shelves: ala-notable-nonfiction, read-in-2009

p. 291 What does she mean by a "potholder hug???" I "sense" it, but still..

A Must-read for everyone who cares about food, themselves, farming, "the American Way of Life," you name it. The recipes included all sound great as well!
I forgot to finish this!! I'll pull it out. I've just distracted myself with too many good reading choices right now. ...more

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Jul 08, 2008 Kim rated it really liked it

This book will inspire you to make a point of going to farmer's markets, joining a local food co-op & paying attention to the seasonal details. I'm not ready to start growing a victory garden, but I am more aware of what I'm eating & the larger impact. A book we should all read. ...more

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Jul 04, 2008 Diane rated it really liked it

Very engaging. I really enjoyed the journey, and how much I learned along the way. Inspired me to start a vegetable garden, and visit our local farmer's market regularly. ...more

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