Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan is the author of The Botany of Desire, The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food, all New York Times bestsellers. A longtime contributor to The New York Times Magazine, he is also the Knight Professor of Journalism at Berkeley.

Michael Pollan book reviews

  • Food Rules: An Eater's Manual 5 out of 5

    Eat right

    by Robo, Jan 26, 2012

    Michael Pollan has been one of the best guru's of good eating. His other books are classics and this is no exception. The difference in this book which gives it a special place is 'it is small!!" ... read more

  • The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals 5 out of 5

    Everyone's Unrealized Dilemma

    by Bill H, Dec 1, 2011

    remarkable walk through modern food industry. but this is PERSONAL -- it's what we eat!
    my grocery/supermarket experience is forever changed.
    highly recommended -- I handed off my copy as soon as ... read more

  • The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World 5 out of 5

    A uniquely different perspective

    by RobbyE, Dec 1, 2011

    Author Pollan adds an interesting alternate look at the desirability by humans for four well known botanicals. Additionally he adds many very interesting side comments which make this book a very ... read more

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