A review by silkyfrack
This Is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan

4.0

I expected this book to go more into the science of opium, caffeine, and mescaline, but it was more about the history and the authors personal journey with the plants. I would have enjoyed more science about these plants but it was still a very enjoyable book that detailed the history of these plants and the role they play in modern society. If you only wanted to read about one plant, the section on caffeine is amazing. I'm someone who only casually uses coffee on weekends as a treat, so it was very interesting learn more about it history, role in society, and the science of how it works.