Very interesting look at something I hadn't really thought of - the extinction of specific foods or even food groups. The author does a fantastic job of thoroughly covering the subject while keeping it all interesting and organized. Would definitely recommend.

My thanks to Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

4.5 for sure!

Truly a book written for those who grow, cook or enjoy food as well as history buffs! Exploring thru a wide variety of food-types, Saladino delivers to us the unvarnished truth of how human consumption is changing the biodiversity of the planet, and potentially setting up humanity for a fall.

The way he explains how monocultures have grown to such staggering amounts, hoe it has created a scarcity of diversity in the food we consume, and how that is a shakey solution at best is both well documented and entertaining! Think of it as a planet earth special... just about food. From wheat to coffee, fish to cheese and pigs and all in between, there is much to be said about those nutritional warriors fighting to keep diversity in our food!

Full of illuminating statistics and amazing firsthand accounts, this will go down as a touchstone for future food writing, and producing to be sure

So much great material! Our food system has become so homogenized; we're losing out on our food history and the variety we should crave. Biodiversity is essential, not only for historical reasons, but for our health and the health of the planet. I loved hearing about so many people all over the world making immense efforts to sustain or bring back the diversity in foods. When the end goal is only quantity without an emphasis on quality, we end up with foods that lack flavor and nutrients. Next time you're grocery shopping, look for varieties you haven't tried and help encourage stores to carry a wider variety of foods, thereby helping those growing the foods to continue their work.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

I was able to listen to an audiobook #arc for @dan.saladino's book, Eating to Extinction. Hitting shelves February 2022, I would say this is a MUST READ for anyone interested in #foodwriting or #naturewriting. This is the kind of book that makes #nonfiction fun and exciting for me.
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Saladino's book is a rallying cry and a wakeup call for humans. We live in a world overwhelmed by monocultures and bad decisions. Each chapter navigates a food (grains, fish, meats, and so on) impacted by mankind and how our biodiversity is declining and heading towards extinction.
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As an audiobook, we come in just shy of 13 hours but I found I could speed up the book to 1.25x without much fuss. The book has excellent pacing and I love that each chapter stands alone because it focuses on an individual food item. You could read out of order or skip to an area that interests you. I think, personally, the strongest area is the part about fish.
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Starting out 2022 reading very strong. This is such a powerful and fascinating read. The effort and research is apparent. It makes me very excited for the aquaponics and vertical farming I plan on adding to the backyard this summer!!
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