Does the book include practical resources for readers?

The narrative is supplemented by informational sidebars from the author's husband, a biology professor, regarding food policy and environmental impacts, as well as seasonal recipes and nutritional information contributed by the author's daughter.

Is this book part of a series?

This work is a standalone memoir, though a 10th-anniversary edition was published that includes additional chapters reflecting on how the family's lifestyle choices evolved in the decade following their initial year-long experiment.

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

A Year of Food Life

Biography & Memoir Cookbooks & Food

Pages: 374
Published: 2007
Language: English

Synopsis

Barbara Kingsolver and her family decided to radically change their lives by eating only local food for a year. They moved to the Southern Appalachian Region to grow their own food and buy from nearby farms. This book shares their humorous and eye-opening experiences as they navigate the challenges and rewards of reconnecting with their food sources and community.

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