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The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet
by Alicia Silverstone, Neal D. Barnard
Read in August 2010
I thought this book was well written in Alicia's quirky style. Since I have been vegan for years the information was not new to me, however, it would enlighten those who are not vegan or are new to veganism. The book is written in a non-confrontational manner which may allow more people to accept the data within it. Some people are turned off from the dark facts of the factory-farm and agricultural world and if told in certain ways can lead to people not listening. I prefer the confrontational style, but I realize more people will probably listen to quirky.
Half of the book is recipes, which are then divided into vegan and superhero (macrobiotic) sections. I tried a few recipes from the book and enjoyed them overall. However, I believe there are some typos (at the very least) for the Coffee Fudge Brownies as it took twice as long to bake, amongst other issues. Regardless, the book increased my interest in macrobiotic eating and I will be exploring the topic more thoroughly due to Alicia's book.
I thought this book was well written in Alicia's quirky style. Since I have been vegan for years the information was not new to me, however, it would enlighten those who are not vegan or are new to veganism. The book is written in a non-confrontational manner which may allow more people to accept the data within it. Some people are turned off from the dark facts of the factory-farm and agricultural world and if told in certain ways can lead to people not listening. I prefer the confrontational style, but I realize more people will probably listen to quirky.
Half of the book is recipes, which are then divided into vegan and superhero (macrobiotic) sections. I tried a few recipes from the book and enjoyed them overall. However, I believe there are some typos (at the very least) for the Coffee Fudge Brownies as it took twice as long to bake, amongst other issues. Regardless, the book increased my interest in macrobiotic eating and I will be exploring the topic more thoroughly due to Alicia's book.