Kingsolver's new book

"Local food" was the theme which dominated Monday night's discussion at Ilsey Public Library of Barbara Kingsolver's latest book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.

The book tells the story of the author and her family, who committed to living and sustaining off their own farm and local food in Virginia for one year. There were exceptions, of course, like dried fruit, turmeric and coffee, which were ordered from fair trade organizations working with growers in Africa, Asia and South America. But the message in the book is that eating local food, not organic, vegan or vegetarian, is the best way to be healthy and green in a world where rising oil prices are pressuring individuals and communities to become increasingly sustainable and self-reliant.

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