Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World (Audiobook)

from andyjschroeder

More of a page turner than I ever imagined it could be, this book keeps you guessing about the fate of the beloved fruit. It is well researched, and the history of the industry that spawned America's favorite fruit is full of adventure, optimism (often misguided), and a healthy does of American c...

from tabascofromgudreads

I loved looking at history through banana-colored lenses. Dan Koeppel did a really nice work here. He did a lot of research, went around the world to interview experts, and managed to write a book that focuses on the history and science of the banana. The book kept my interest quite high from beg...

from tabascofromgudreads

I loved looking at history through banana-colored lenses. Dan Koeppel did a really nice work here. He did a lot of research, went around the world to interview experts, and managed to write a book that focuses on the history and science of the banana. The book kept my interest quite high from beg...

from LynnB

Did you know that more bananas are eaten world-wide than apples and oranges combined? I do now, thanks to this interesting discussion of bananas -- their biologic, political and commercial history. Dan Koeppel has researched his subject well, and written an accessible and never boring book. Banan...

from tabascofromgudreads

I loved looking at history through banana-colored lenses. Dan Koeppel did a really nice work here. He did a lot of research, went around the world to interview experts, and managed to write a book that focuses on the history and science of the banana. The book kept my interest quite high from beg...