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In The Omnivore's Dilemma Michael Pollan investigates what we've been eating, and what that food (or "food") actually consists of. He does so without cynicism or sarcasm, but with clarity and curiosity, letting the facts speak for themselves. Pollan tackles a complex topic with grace, intelligence, and good humor. His writing is a pleasure to read, though the subject matter is sobering. Good food should nourish the body; this book nourishes the brain.
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
Ann Hudson, January 6, 2010
In The Omnivore's Dilemma Michael Pollan investigates what we've been eating, and what that food (or "food") actually consists of. He does so without cynicism or sarcasm, but with clarity and curiosity, letting the facts speak for themselves. Pollan tackles a complex topic with grace, intelligence, and good humor. His writing is a pleasure to read, though the subject matter is sobering. Good food should nourish the body; this book nourishes the brain.