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Diet for a new America
First published 1987 · 423 pages
An earnest and eye-opening exploration of how our daily meals shape both our bodies and the future of the planet.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting down for an urgent but deeply hopeful conversation about the hidden weight of our daily choices. It moves at a steady, deliberate pace, carefully documenting the realities of the American food supply and the treatment of animals, which can create a sobering and contemplative atmosphere. Yet, the overarching mood is one of profound empowerment. The prose is earnest and persuasive, designed not to shame but to illuminate the powerful connection between personal well-being and global survival. It is a transformative experience for readers who want to align their ethical values with their habits, offering a clear-eyed look at how the simple act of eating can become a profound statement of care for the world.
- Mood
- contemplative
- sobering
- empowering
- Tone
- earnest
- persuasive
- urgent
- hopeful
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- the ethics of eating · personal and planetary health · animal welfare · the impact of food choices
- The writing
- Clear, well-documented, and passionately argued, aiming to inform and inspire rather than merely lecture.
- The arc
- Moves from a sobering awareness of current food systems to an empowering realization of personal agency and global healing.
- Who it's for
- Readers seeking to align their daily habits with their ethical, environmental, and health values.
Content notes
- discussions of animal welfare
- critiques of food supply systems
About the book
Overview: Few of us are aware that the act of eating can be a powerful statement of commitment to our own well-being, and at the same time to the creation of a healthier world. In Diet for a New America, John Robbins brilliantly documents that our food choices can provide us with ways to enjoy life to the fullest, while making it possible that life itself might continue.
Description from Open Library.
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