Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

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Animal Vegetable Miracle

A book by Barbara Kingsolver

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
Author	Barbara Kingsolver
Language	English
Publisher	HarperCollins
ISBN	978-0-06-085255-9
Pages	384

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life is a non-fiction book written by Barbara Kingsolver with contributions from her husband, Steven L. Hopp, and her daughter, Camille Kingsolver. The book was published in 2007 by HarperCollins.

Overview

The book chronicles the family's attempt to eat only locally grown food for an entire year. They move to a farm in Virginia and grow much of their own food, while also sourcing other items from local farmers and markets. The narrative is interspersed with essays and recipes from Steven and Camille, respectively.

Themes

The primary themes of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle include sustainable agriculture, local food movement, and environmentalism. The book emphasizes the importance of knowing where food comes from and the benefits of eating seasonally and locally.

Structure

The book is divided into chapters that correspond to the months of the year, starting in March and ending in the following April. Each chapter details the family's experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they navigate their year-long experiment.

Reception

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle received positive reviews for its engaging narrative and informative content. It has been praised for raising awareness about the benefits of local food systems and the environmental impact of industrial agriculture.

Related Pages

• Barbara Kingsolver
• Sustainable agriculture
• Local food movement
• Environmentalism
• HarperCollins

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