If you've ever thought that you need to revamp your relationship with food; then read this book. Food has become one of those things that we don't really need to think about. Michael Pollan does a good job in forcing you to assess the origin of your food. If you had a hamburger for lunch today, have you thought about where the beef really came from and how it got to your plate? The story, told in this book, is quite disturbing. He dissects the origin of much of our "food" and starts with the story of corn. He interviews farmers who farm on an industrial scale, and those that work hard to preserve the land and therefore, improve the quality of their product.Pollan is a great writer. He brings you into the experience of food so much that you'll never see your dinner plate the same again. I've always said that eating is one of the most intimate things you can possibly do. You are literally inviting the outside world into your body with every bite you take. Pollan expands that concept and beautifully describes eating in terms of our relationship with nature.
One of the best books I've read- highly recommended.
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