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Barbara Kingsolver

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

Barbara KingsolverNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007

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Barbara Kingsolver

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Virginia • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver is a memoir that chronicles a year in which Kingsolver's family attempts to eat only locally sourced food, including what they can grow themselves, driven by concerns about sustainability, environmental impact, and health. The book integrates personal anecdotes with academic explorations on the state of US farming, offering practical advice for others interested in following a similar path. The book includes descriptions of animal slaughter and processing.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Serene

Reviews & Readership

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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver has been praised for its compelling narrative on sustainable living, blending personal anecdotes with informative content on local food systems. While some critics found the tone occasionally preachy, many appreciated the inspirational and educational value. Kingsolver's passion for the subject is palpable, though not all readers might embrace the lifestyle changes proposed.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Animal, Vegetable, Miracle?

A reader who enjoys Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver is passionate about sustainable living, local food movements, and environmental issues. Fans of Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma and Wendell Berry’s works will find it compelling for its blend of personal narrative and advocacy for ecological responsibility.

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Virginia • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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