Second Nature

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LibraryThing Review

Recensione dell'utente - 2wonderY - LibraryThing

This must be one of Pollan's early books, at just the start of his fascination with food writing. His personal history of gardening wasn't particularly engrossing, but his later chapters make up for ... Leggi recensione completa

SECOND NATURE: A Gardener's Education

Recensione dell'utente - Kirkus

From the executive editor of Harper's magazine, an important and profoundly original book that is a radical departure from the standard gardening text. Juxtaposing two currents of human responses to ... Leggi recensione completa

LibraryThing Review

Recensione dell'utente - kdcdavis - LibraryThing

I believe I have now read all of Michael Pollan's books, and I like them all for the same reason--he combines his own experiences with lots and lots of research on the subject at hand, and what ... Leggi recensione completa

Second nature: a gardener's education

Recensione dell'utente - Not Available - Book Verdict

Pollan, executive editor of Harper's and self-proclaimed amateur gardener, has written a book that is by turns charming and annoying, insightful and shallow, droll and banal. His collection of a dozen ... Leggi recensione completa

Review: Second Nature: A Gardener's Education

Recensione dell'utente - Peter - Goodreads

Starts out talking about gardening and the choices it puts before us, moves on into a discussion of what actually constitutes a green thumb, and finishes with an excellent exploration of how a ... Leggi recensione completa

Review: Second Nature: A Gardener's Education

Recensione dell'utente - Michele - Goodreads

What a treat - we were able to attend Michael Pollan's appearance at Portland Arts & Lectures on January 13th. He is a thoughtful, witty, and inspirational speaker and writer. Leggi recensione completa

Review: Second Nature: A Gardener's Education

Recensione dell'utente - Tina - Goodreads

I'm really enjoying this book, which is beautifully written, and very funny in places. It's nice to read something by this author that is lighter than The Omnivore's Dilemma. Leggi recensione completa