
1. Already own and have read the book
2. Have a copy from the library and are reading it
3. Have a copy on loan from a friend and are reading it
4. Are completely insane
From Publisher's Weekly:
Examining the question of what to eat from the perspective of health, this powerfully argued, thoroughly researched and elegant manifesto cuts straight to the chase with a maxim that is deceptively simple: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants. But as Pollan explains, food in a country that is driven by a thirty-two billion-dollar marketing machine is both a loaded term and, in its purest sense, a holy grail.The first section of his three-part essay refutes the authority of the diet bullies, pointing up the confluence of interests among manufacturers of processed foods, marketers and nutritional scientists—a cabal whose nutritional advice has given rise to a notably unhealthy preoccupation with nutrition and diet and the idea of eating healthily.
The second portion vivisects the Western diet, questioning, among other sacred cows, the idea that dietary fat leads to chronic illness. A writer of great subtlety, Pollan doesn't preach to the choir; in fact, rarely does he preach at all, preferring to lets the facts speak for themselves.
Enough said. Add your name to the comments for a chance to win this fantastic new book from Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma.
The contest ends Friday, May 2nd, at 6:00 pm PST. I'll announce the winner on Saturday! Time's up!
193 comments:
Adding my name! I've been on the waitlist for a library copy for about 2 months now.
Oh, I've been dying to read this one!
I'm in! I would love to read this!
Oh, pick me (please oh please random number generator!) I am not insane, nor do I otherwise have my hands on a copy yet. :-)
I would love to read this book.
Sounds good!
Another good book to read- add my name to the hat!
I signed up yesterday too...hope that's ok - I've been on waiting lists for both of these for a while now :) thanks again!
Read and loved "The Omnivore's Dilemma," but my local library (in the UK) doesn't have "In Defense of Food." Then again, you may not want to ship to the UK. But I'll put my name down anyway and if I get drawn we can talk about whether it would be better for me to get a used copy from you in the States or a new copy from the UK branch of Amazon.
Please add me! Thanks!
I had to return my borrowed copy to the library before I returned it. boo hoo!! add my name, thanks!
YES YES YES PLEASE enter my name in this draw. I'm ashamed to say one of the side effects of "Buy Nothing month" was that we ate MORE meat - like gluttonous portions because we could "afford" it. Not good.
I'd love a copy of this book. Thanks for the chance, :-) Lise
I'd like to add my name to the list.
Also Crunchy, if you're interested I can swap Carla Emery's Encyclopedia of Country Living with you if you don't have it already. I don't want to carry it with me when I move.
Count me in on this one! Days are cold and wet here so a god read would be great....
oops meant good read-not god read!
We are definitely interested in reading this one!
Crunchy, count me in. I've been waiting for a friend to finish her copy, but it has taken soooo long.
Debbie C
Don't pick me...clearing out the clutter and all.
I did check it out from the library, loved it and gave it to my sister to read.
I just finished The Omnivore's Dilemma and enjoyed it very much. I'd would love to read this book, too!
i've been waitlisted at the library for months now.
Add me too! I'm still way far down the queue at the library for this one.
oooh, ooh, Mr. Carter! Mr. Carter!
I'm not #1, #2, or #3... bordering on #4, but I want to make sure I don't go over the edge... so please enter my name! :)
Jeez! Don't out my insanity to the world.
if I don't win one of these books you are giving away, I am jumping off a bridge. Do you really want that on your conscience? Pick me!!!!! :)
Add my name to the list. The darn library hold list is long and distinguished, so I would love your mildly used copy!
Count me in for this one. I haven't been able to lay hands on a copy at the library. Hope things are going well.
This one has been on my list for a while, just waiting for $$ to pay for it since library access here is a joke.
Please add my name, thank ya
I would love it, too! Thanks.
Adding my name! Thank you.
Count me in too please! Would love to read it and pass it on when I'm done.
Add my name, too, please. You have great books this week, so I fear I might enter each for each one.
Ooh - pick me, pick me! I don't want to be the last one on the team!
please add my name, too! i'm desperately loving "the omnivore's dilemma" and now have a great big crush on michael pollan's writing *wistful sigh*
;)
I'd love to read this!
I'm not insane!! Sign me up!
Another interesting book I'd like to read.
I so hope I win this book. I can't bring myself to buy another book this week. Last week I broke down and bought a book on making my own baby food and feel bad about that. I would love to win. My husband (the only sci-fi reader) even wants to read it.
Adding my name! I've wanted to read this for a while. :)
Add me to the giveaway. This is yet another I am waiting for from Bookmooch.
I've been waiting for a copy of this at the library for 2 months now. The book would be promptly re-given upon it's completion. My copy of Omnivore's Dilemma is slowly making it's way around as well. I love to watch it change the way people eat. It's inspiring. Thanks!
Putting my name into the hat...Lisa Z
I have not read any of Michael Pollan's books. I did get to hear him talk about the "cornification" of America on Alternative Radio and he was terrific. So sign me up.
Cindy in FL
I loved the Omnivore's Dilemma and would love to read this one!
please count me in :)
Yes, please!
Adding my name... would love to read it!
Please enter my name also,
Thank you!!!
I almost picked up a copy of this book yesterday at the bookstore, but I'm on a "no buying" compact :), and so I had to pass it up.
Thanks for offering your copy. Please add my name to the queue ;).
Karen ... I'm on the waiting list at the library, but if I can get it sooner, that'd be great!
You and your husband are in my prayers. I think you're a real hero for continuing to post so regularly!
I'm not comepletely insane, therefore I'm in for this.
I'm still on the waiting list at the library too, so count me in!
Please add me to the drawing. Thank you.
Please add my name! That book sounds awesome!
Add me too please - I would love to read it!
please add me to the list! i am 100 on the waitlist for the library's copy.
Please add my name. I'm working hard to educate myself about these topics. It's scary:>
Please add my name. And hoping you pick Food Not Lawns for the next book club!
Apparently, I live under a rock. I've not heard of this book. It sounds fascinating. I'll be looking for Omnivore's Dilemma at the library this week.
My husband and I both really want to read this book. We've heard so many great things about it. We are trying hard to make better food decisions for ourselves but I often feel overwhelmed by all the information out there. I would love to read Mr. Pollen's view on the matter!
Add my name too, please!
Adding my name, too! I've been wanting to read this since it came out. :D
It's on my list of books to read. Having a copy might bump it up higher on the list!
I would love to read this.
I am interested!
This book has been on my to-be-read list since it came out.
I'm putting my name in the hat for this one. It's the one I most want to read, right now.
This is the one I want to read!
You left out one other possibility: that one has already read the gist of it in the NYT. Nevertheless, add my name. I can find people to give/lend it to who need to read it.
Oh yes! I will throw my hat in the ring for this one!
pick me, pick me, pick me! :) (fingers crossed)
thanks, Crunchy!
Count me in too, please!
Please enter me in your book give-away.
I really would love this...
e. none of the above - only partly insane, not completely. Another book I want to read, so add my name to the pot for the drawing, Crunch.
Thanks!
Carla in North Idaho
pick me, pick me!! :)
Yep, put my name in, too.
LOVE it... sign me up:)
Oh, sign me up! I've been reading your blog for months now! I've been eyeing this but haven't been able to justify buying it.
Count me in!
I've been lurking too long, time to post and add my name! I hope everything goes well for your husband. Hang in there!
Reading about food -- my favorite!
Please sign me up!
I want in too ;) What a great idea to give these away!!
Jess
Please sign me up too! I've heard a lot of buzz about this one and would love to read it for myself. Thanks for running these contests!
Ooo, sounds good! Doubt I'll win, but I might as well try!
I would love to enter! I have had it on hold at the library for a loonnnggg time! Thanks : )
Adding my name!
please count me in. i would love to read this book. :) thanks!
sign me up!
I'd love to be the winner of this one....
count me in!
Sign me up! I put the book on hold at my library right before you started the book club, and it STILL hasn't gotten to me yet. :(
Add me to the list.
I would absolutely love to read this book. I saw a TED talk with Michael Pollan, and it was a real eye opener. I just finished Fast Food Nation about a month ago, and I know I cannot go back to living like I used to. Thankfully, I have been making gradual changes for about a year now (no fast food, I cook all our meals, etc). Since making these changes, I feel healthier, I have lost weight, and I am the happiest I have ever been in my life.
Oh, pick me please!
Erin C.
don't want to be insame
I'm in too!
(And sending good thoughts to your family this week...and pretty much all of the other weeks too but this one especially..hang in there!)
Read it, loaned my copy (keyword being loaned!) and it's now making its rounds somewhere. Need to re-read and stay MAD!
yes please!
I pick #4 - insane.
I try the best I can within the realm of my extremely tight budget. Reading this book would simply make me feel guilty that I can't do everything I should... just everything I can afford which is not much.
Yay! This is on my wish list to buy. I never win anything!
Adding my name -- this looks fascinating!
I would also like to read this.
Another I would love to read. :)
I've read this once (library version) but would love to have a copy to read over and over!
Well, I'll not be branded 'insane', so count me in! ;-)
I'm in! may the random drawing favor me.
Sign me up!
I've read the Ominore's Dilema and I'm looking foward to this one!! Thanks for the chance!
I would love to read this book and then share it with so many friends!! Thanks.
Betsy
Pick me, pick me!
Oh, count me in! The waiting list at my local library is gigantic for this one.
Just checking in to add my name!
i really really want to read this book!
I need this book!
The library seems to be all out!
i'm just now getting around to reading "the omnivore's dilemma," which i'm really enjoying. so i would love to read this one too.
This book is on my 'must read' list.
I can't wait to read this book!
Yes please yes please
Please add my name. I also feel like I have been waiting for this one for a very long time!
Add me to the list, please!
-KimK
De-lurking *again* to say add my name to this one, too. You are giving away some *awesome* books this week!
Laurie in Mpls.
Add me! Thanks
why was I added anonymous?
I'll jump in for a chance.
Love a chance to win!
Me! I want one.
Random number generator, please pick me!
Fabulous! Count me in.
I couldn't find it at my library--would love a copy!
Count me in please, thanks.
This sounds like an excellent book - if Canadians may enter, I would love to.
I too have been on a library wait list for a long time for this one! Thanks for the opportunity.
I'm not *completely* insane... count me in!
Count me in! Count me in!
Chacha
I am in
I just finished omnivore's dilemma, and I can't wait to read this. But unless I win, I will have to wait until my name comes up on the library waitlist...
He's one of my favorites and I haven't read this one...Omnivore's Dilemma will be hard to beat.
Put my name in!
Count me in.
Thanks, CC.
Ohhh, ooooohh, add me too please! I love books. I love green books. And I really, really have been wanting to read this book! :) Thank you!
please, me up sign!
me too, me too.
meme. Liz. catmominphilly
Sounds good. Enter me in. Thanks!
Please count me in !
Thanks
Lauren H.
I NEED this book. NEED NEED NEED it.
:)
I'd like to throw my name in the hat!
I've heard a lot of good things about this one!
In honor of my first ever attempt at container gardening and being more self-sufficient, I hereby add my name.
robyn
add my name!
Morgan W
I so need this book!
Me too!!
Please add my name to the drawing. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you.
okay you talked me into it:-) count me in!
I'm a huge Michael Pollen fan and while I do have this on my library hold list I'm like number 35 or something insane...so having my own copy would be great!!
add me in. Lisa M.
I'm in! I have read Omnivore's Dilemma and LOVED it =)
I'd love it - I am just finishing Omnivore's Dilemma and I'm hooked! Wishing you and your family the best this week.
ME ME ME!!!!! We are here in RuralTown, where all the cool books go unpurchased by the library!!!
Of course! Would love to read it and then pass it along to others in my community.
Adding my name as well. It seems awfully hard to find a library copy right now. Which is good; it means people are reading the book. But grrr to the patron of my closest library who was due to return it 4/12 and simply hasn't.
Adding my name too. I would love to read this!
Please add my name!
Books!!! Just think they're wonderful!!!
:) jen b.
O.K. Count me in.
I am really looking forward to this book. Thanks for doing this!
I'd love to read this book!!!
I have omnivore's dilemma and would love to have this one as well :)
Another book that looks wonderful! Please enter me in this drawing.
adding my name!!
I definitely need to read this.
Please count me in for the book drawing!
I'm signing up!
Got to tell you, I just found your site!!!
Definitely interested!
I'm in!
I'm in. I've been wanting this ever since it came out.
I'm in too.
Thanks!
Tossing the hat in.
-A
I want this book ... and even more, I finally want to win one of your blog giveaways!
Count me in!
Dear Crunchy,
Please choose me.
Love, danica
Hello, Crunchy Chicken!
This is my first ever post to any blog. Nothing like a book prize to draw me out.
Maybe I'll win :-)
Ooh, I've heard so many good things about this book!
Count me in!
Melissa
I was waiting until it came out in paperback, but I'm not picky! I'll take a free copy any day!
kuadd me in!
enter my name! enter my name!
Emily E
I never win anything!
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