Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World

from thebookpile

I really feel for the editor of this book. In all honesty, the text could probably have used a bit more work. There are some really good points in here but the organization isn't always effective. There are some paragraphs that feel repetitive, some related ideas spread between chapters when they...

from btburt

I was fortunate enough to see Mr. Salatin speak during his book tour, and he was engaging, funny, and passionate. I came away from that presentation convinced that he has crucial insights into where we've gone wrong in favoring the industrial over the local, especially with regard to food. The bo...

from jonmarcgrodi

Joel Salatin's writing and speaking are always delightful, always challenging, always a healthy and needed dose of "normal".

from libraryhead

He's not wrong about farming, but the contempt and lack of empathy that informs his libertarianism can't help but shine through. Felt like mansplaining.

from AJBraithwaite

I found this an interesting and engaging read. Salatin's frustration with the industrialisation of food production comes through loud and clear, turning the book into more of a harangue than anything else some of the time. The anecdotes about children's ignorance of food and cooking were heartbre...