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After the birth of his son, Foer felt the instincts of a new father in a very profound way. Through Food. And so he set out on a three year mission to find out what exactly he would be feeding his son. Like Foer, I've had an on and off relationship with Vegetarianism for a little over 5 years now. Looking over to my right, I see where our family companion would have been. I've read Eating Animals at the right time, I feel. We also share very loving grandmothers, who are always frugal with everything that is put on the table. Mostly due to the times and hardships they had to go through growing up. They are the Storytellers and Protectors of our family, who we associate with memories of lingering around the dinner table amongst good food. I was impressed that I wasn't being preached to about Vegetarianism, or how the consumption of animals and factory farming contribute to global warming and poor health. Although, it is all true. Explained in a very thorough and at times unsettling manner, it is difficult to fathom the truths of what we are actually eating. Even if we chose to hear and then dismiss, we need to understand how far factory farming has gone and how vast the development of these animals has progressed because we might as well be eating their feed. Foer even sneaks onto a chicken farm, describing The Whole Sad Business in detail. But, Foer also does a spot on job in letting the farmers, butchers and line workers tell their side of the story, who for one reason or another have this job. If you consider yourself a conscious consumer (free-range, grass fed, etc.) read this book! Because as a conscious consumer myself I feel duped by our agricultural system, although it no longer belongs to us. Even now I have to wonder myself, how in some way we've all become the 'Animal', with our health declining and newer generations not able to outlive their parents: What if it's our Food? Reviewed By Penelope B. |
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