I do love irony, and that's certainly what we have with the Kingsolver book. At least three of our members are non-cooks or seasonal cooks, and here we are reading a book that is not about eating food but about creating food. And not just growing it--but making your own cheese? I do cook, but I have no intentions of adopting Kingsolver's lifestyle. I don't like gardening. Just ask Angela.
On the other hand, the book has given me cause to pause and think about what I'm eating and to make some small changes. I also keep reminding myself that this was an experiment for them and also carried the mercenary goal of providing fodder for another of her books. I'm also planning to do some research on issues she raises that I'd like to know more about.
Finally, my brother and sister-in-law will receive a copy of ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MIRACLE for Christmas. They will probably adopt a number of the practices. Unfortunately, they will be pressed for room as they have just downsized from five acres to one. Alas, they had to give up the goats and the chickens.
