Comments on: Day 12. In Defense of Books that Changed my Life http://www.paperapron.com/?p=3347 A Culinary Compendium of Gastronomic Self-Indulgence--Recipes, Inspiration, Philosophy & Wanderings of Edible Intent Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:29:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Kim http://www.paperapron.com/?p=3347#comment-531 Kim Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:23:28 +0000 http://www.paperapron.com/?p=3347#comment-531 Well, apparently I'm destined to read The Ominivore's Dilemma! And you know, as far as the dreaded ennui goes, I get that. I know full well that if this was one of those books that I'd chosen to read before bed, like most books I read, that I would never have finished it. Instead, I listened to it. And I put up with an English narrator that was far too pinched and stilted to do Pollan's voice justice. It's just that I found myself rewinding the recording so many times to listen to sentences that struck me with such poignancy and higher purpose- I found myself not only learning from it, but falling in love with the idea of taking the market aisle less traveled. I love the idea of freeing yourself from the grip of marketing and nutritional spin and returning to a simpler formula of real food = all good. Anyway, I'll get back to you one day on the The Ominivore's Dilemma. You've made me so curious! Well, apparently I’m destined to read The Ominivore’s Dilemma!

And you know, as far as the dreaded ennui goes, I get that. I know full well that if this was one of those books that I’d chosen to read before bed, like most books I read, that I would never have finished it. Instead, I listened to it. And I put up with an English narrator that was far too pinched and stilted to do Pollan’s voice justice.

It’s just that I found myself rewinding the recording so many times to listen to sentences that struck me with such poignancy and higher purpose- I found myself not only learning from it, but falling in love with the idea of taking the market aisle less traveled. I love the idea of freeing yourself from the grip of marketing and nutritional spin and returning to a simpler formula of real food = all good.

Anyway, I’ll get back to you one day on the The Ominivore’s Dilemma. You’ve made me so curious!

]]> By: Amy - very culinary http://www.paperapron.com/?p=3347#comment-529 Amy - very culinary Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:50:39 +0000 http://www.paperapron.com/?p=3347#comment-529 Ah, Kim...what can I say. This book bored me to tears. I just could not get into it. I desperately wanted to, but... I did, however love The Omnivore's Dilemma. I've actually heard from a few people that whichever one you read first you like and then don't like the other. Interesting. Ah, Kim…what can I say. This book bored me to tears. I just could not get into it. I desperately wanted to, but… I did, however love The Omnivore’s Dilemma. I’ve actually heard from a few people that whichever one you read first you like and then don’t like the other. Interesting.

]]> By: Divina http://www.paperapron.com/?p=3347#comment-523 Divina Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:35:00 +0000 http://www.paperapron.com/?p=3347#comment-523 Your number 1 on the list is what I've read since my elementary days. I don't have the book anymore but I still do remember the author and the title. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes. It did changed my inner life but it's just me and my lack of boldness to make my own decision. But both women portrays a strong sense of independence and individuality. Thanks for your comment on my recent post, Kim. I think I need handkerchief after reading. :) Your number 1 on the list is what I’ve read since my elementary days. I don’t have the book anymore but I still do remember the author and the title. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes. It did changed my inner life but it’s just me and my lack of boldness to make my own decision. But both women portrays a strong sense of independence and individuality.

Thanks for your comment on my recent post, Kim. I think I need handkerchief after reading. :)

]]> By: Paul http://www.paperapron.com/?p=3347#comment-521 Paul Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:35:22 +0000 http://www.paperapron.com/?p=3347#comment-521 Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma of course Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma
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