BLESSING THE HANDS THAT FEED US What Eating Closer to Home Can Teach Us About Food, Community, and Our Place on Earth

Author and narrator Vicki Robin chronicles how, after being diagnosed with cancer, she embarked on a ten-mile experimental diet that turned her from a self-described "food slut" into a conscientious and mindful eater. Robin's resonant and flowing voice evokes her love for her work. Her animated reading balances the serious and humorous aspects of her endeavor while her characterizations of the people who fed and educated her about local food reveal her fondness and respect for them. There are some mispronunciations, such as "voilà." Additionally distracting are frequent mouth noises that detract from an otherwise enlightening introduction to sustainability. M.F. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2014]