Comments on: Book review: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver

By: Andrea Bellamy

Andrea Bellamy — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:32:40 +0000

Great to hear from you, Mandy. I think you’re onto something: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle is a life-changing book for many people. Since I’ve read it, I’ve also tried to eat locally and organically as much as possible (it’s definitely easier to eat organic than it is to find local produce this time of year, but the book made that point, too – you have to prepare for the winter months!). I’ve also done a lot more cooking, and tried my hand at canning. Now you’ve inspired me to jump into the bread-making thing, too! Thanks for the tip on the Omnivore’s Dilemma – I’ve heard a lot about that book, so I guess it’s time to check it out.

By: Mandy Scott

Mandy Scott — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:51:25 +0000

I read the piece about your blog in Sunset and rushed to check it out.

I truly think Animal, Vegetable, Miracle changed my life. Since I read it, I have started baking my own bread, prepared a giant garden for the spring, started my search for canning supplies and have tried very hard to eat locally and organic when possible. Another book you should check out is The Ominvore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan. It is a bit more dense, but accessible and man, have I learned a lot.

Mandy

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:29:34 +0000

Colleen – do pick it up. You won’t regret it. And let us know what you think of it!

Robin – I saw that on your blog. You have good taste, my friend ;)

Blake – I have a feeling it will have that kind of lasting effect on me too.

By: blake

blake — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:32:41 +0000

Yes! Loved this book, read it last year. I think of it so often, and I am sure I decided to start growing my own veggies because of it. It’s one of those books you’re sad to put down when it’s done.

By: robin

robin — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:03:23 +0000

it was in my top 3 non-fiction for 2007!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:23:50 +0000

Great review, Andrea–thanks! This one’s been on my reading list for a while—I’ll have to pick up a copy next time I’m at the bookstore.