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December Giveaway: The Omnivore's Dilemma

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 33 Comments

Last updated on December 2nd, 2011

EVER WONDER WHERE, exactly, your food comes from? I found lots of answers in Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. In this engrossing New York Times bestseller, the author traces the soil-to-plate journey of four different meals: one from McDonald’s; one from Whole Foods; another from an off-the-grid and marvelously-sustainable polyculture farm in Virginia, and finally, one that Pollan managed to hunt and gather for himself.

I’ve purchased three copies of this eye-opening (and for me, life-changing) book to give away. Would you like a chance to win one?

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First, subscribe (if you haven’t already) to my weekly email newsletter. Subscribing is both easy and SPAM-free.

Next, in the comments field below, tell me what you are reading these days, or, simply mention your favorite book or favorite author. (If you are feeling shy, simply say “hello.”)

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Comments

  1. 1

    Sheila says

    Kevin, you'll be glad to know that my favorite book is actually a cookbook – Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking!

    I'm subscribed as “goldfish” to your wonderful newsletter and I follow you on Facebook, too.

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    Eric says

    I borrowed this book from the library when it first came out, and it is probably my favorite food-related book. I'd like to own my own copy! As you know, I'm already a newsletter subscriber, EricH

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    Terry says

    This book sounds very interesting! I am reading old copies of magazines I have around the house that date back to 1996 so I am desperately in need of something new to read:) I am subscribed to your newsletter and your Facebook page. My email includes terrycorum.com in it.

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    Lisa F says

    I think my forever favorite book is The World According to Garp by John Irving…I also love a somewhat obscure book, Little America by Rob Swigert. Bet no one had heard of that, but it's a wonderful book. Also,A Winter's Tale by Mark Halpern (which has some regional interest, too.) Right now I'm reading Stieg Larsson's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo…

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    Anne Schomaker says

    I have so many favorite books and authors. Right now I am re-reading all of Ruth Reichl's wonderful stories and comments on her career in the food industry.

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    krstrpp says

    I love reading gardening books for inspiration, although when I need a good laugh, very few authors beat David Sedaris. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Pollan's book! (krstrpp at hotmail dot com)

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    Cynthia Standley says

    Kevin, One of my all time favorites is “Of Human Bondage” by Somerset Maugham. (andley)

    Also, what is the select profile about?

  13. 13

    Kevin Lee Jacobs says

    Cynthia – I loved “Of Human Bondage,” too.

    “Select Profile” simply indicates how you wish to comment; if you already have a google account, your name shows up automatically, and in blue, clickable type. Otherwise you comment just as you did — by selecting “Name.” I found this easier than making people register before they could post a comment.

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    Katreader says

    I love to read and always have a book at hand. I read all sorts of things, but favorite genres are mysteries (I like cozies best) and paranormal romances. I also collect cookbooks. Right now I'm reading Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck. It's the first of her Donut Shop Mystery series…with recipes.

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    Anonymous says

    Dear Kevin, I love the blue in your new china. What a great partner you have! Books are on my mind this week-on my way for vacation soon, haven't decided what to carry along. I tend to read about plants and tropical fish on line, and am really enjoying the Logee's website when it comes to taking care of my different plants! My favorite author: Gabriel Garcia Marquez -favorite book: Love in the Time of Cholera (Garcia Marquez.) Happy Birthday! I just made a Guinness Stout Chocolate cake today for my beau's BDay! Robin (doctorar)

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    Lisa says

    Happy Holidays Kevin!! I am very excited to read the book you mentioned above. I have been reading THIS OLD HOUSE, and every other DIY magazine I can get my hands on as I restore my 1863 Greek Revival. It would be very nice to change it up a bit over the winter 🙂 I am already on your weekly newsletter [email protected]

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    Voracious Reader says

    Re-reading Joy of Cooking (1975 edition) and looking for Christmas Menu ideas.

    I got to peek at a few paragraphs of Pollan's book when I was covering for a switchboard operator and would love to read it at leisure.

    [email protected] (already a newsletter sumscriber)

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    Katie says

    My favorite author is probably Barbara Kingsolver…both fiction and non-fiction. She rocks. Probably you've read “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”, but if you haven't you should definitely check it out!

    kt1969 at comcast dot net

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    Judy says

    Hi Kevin! I'm reading The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. It's almost a thousand pages so I'll probably be reading it half the year. It's great though!

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    brianpiero says

    Thanks for the giveaway…reading “Ship of Fools: How Stupidity and Corruption Sank the Celtic Tiger” by Fintan O'Toole

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

    …subscribed.

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    Kevin Lee Jacobs says

    Thanks for playing, everyone! Random.org picked the following numbers:

    #21 – LilyBiscuit
    #3 – Terry
    #16 Lisa (lmleroy)

    I will email the winners. In the meantime, stay tuned…I'll offer another giveaway next month.

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    Lisa Camp says

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! I can't beleive I won and I am soooo excited. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
    Lisa

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