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Diet for a Small Planet (20th Anniversary Edition) Mass Market Paperback – November 1, 1991

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The book that started a revolution in the way Americans eat

The extraordinary book that taught America the social and personal significance of a new way of eating is still a complete guide for eating well in the twenty-first century.

Sharing her personal evolution and how this groundbreaking book changed her own life, world-renowned food expert Frances Moore Lappé offers an all-new, even more fascinating philosophy on changing yourself—and the world—by changing the way you eat.

The Diet for a Small Planet features:
• simple rules for a healthy diet
• streamlined, easy-to-use format
• food combinations that make delicious, protein-rich meals without meat
• indispensable kitchen hints—a comprehensive reference guide for planning and preparing meals and snacks
• hundreds of wonderful recipes

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Frances Moore Lappé is the author or co-author of many books about world hunger, living democracy, and the environment. Beginning with the three-million copy Diet for a Small Planet in 1971, her books include Democracy’s Edge, Getting a Grip (in two editions), EcoMind, and World Hunger: 10 Myths.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ballantine Books; Anniversary edition (November 1, 1991)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0345321200
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0345321206
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.18 x 0.82 x 6.83 inches

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- #563 in Natural Food Cooking
- #1,677 in Vegan Cooking (Books)

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Frances Moore Lappé is a democracy advocate and world food and hunger expert who has authored or co-authored 19 books, including the three-million copy Diet for a Small Planet. Her most recent work, released by Beacon Press in September 2017, is Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want.
She is the cofounder of three organizations, including Food First: The Institute for Food and Development Policy and, more recently, the Small Planet Institute, a collaborative network for research and popular education seeking to bring democracy to life, which she leads with her daughter Anna Lappé. Frances and her daughter have also cofounded the Small Planet Fund, which channels resources to democratic social movements worldwide.
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Customers find the book's nutrition and dietary concepts excellent. They describe it as a wonderful, important read that provides a thorough system of vegetarian cooking. The information is informative and valuable, providing an interesting perspective on the subject matter. Many readers consider the book to be a great value for money and a special edition. They appreciate the simple instructions and directions for easy preparation. However, opinions differ on the print size - some find it small and quick to read, while others mention it has a microscopic font.

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48 customers mention "Nutrition content"45 positive3 negative

Customers find the book's nutrition content excellent. It provides a thorough system of a vegetarian diet and delicious recipes. They say it has transformed their thinking and approach to food. The book teaches you how to eat meatless meals yet get all the protein you need. The author focuses on protein complementarities, the technique of melding vegetable sources.

"...Instead, she focuses on protein complementarities, the technique of melding vegetable sources with incomplete amino acids into full proteins..." Read more

"...The first part of the book makes a good argument for going vegetarian." Read more

"...I'm still reading it and am learning so much about world hunger, my role in it, complete protein combinations, and everything in between...." Read more

"...The book is fantastic, it's one of the classics of vegetarian cooking and teaches you how to combine foods to get enough protein...." Read more

40 customers mention "Readability"40 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and informative. They appreciate its useful tips and strategies, as well as its simple vegetarian recipes. The book is described as a classic that has remained relevant over time.

"...I always have it in my kitchen. I just think it’s a great book to have...." Read more

"To be clear, this review is for the book, NOT the bookseller. The book is fantastic, it's one of the classics of vegetarian cooking and teaches you..." Read more

"...exactly what i wanted. perfect. will look to this book seller again for sure." Read more

"...A classic. Very good if you're just starting out...." Read more

23 customers mention "Information quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and useful for those wanting to eat meatless meals. They appreciate the valuable perspective on the subject matter and the basic, fundamental recipes. The book is described as a quick read and helpful for students and others on a limited budget.

"...It's a wonderful way to think, plan, and cook; as a result this wonderful little book has braved the test of time and is now in its third decade...." Read more

"This is an awesome resource. I originally got it from the library, but couldn't finish it in time and wanted it as a future reference anyways...." Read more

"...Still interesting but definitely not what was expected. its very small as well." Read more

"...I give it a 2 because there is some good information in the book. I will save you the money, here is what I thought was beneficial...." Read more

12 customers mention "Value for money"10 positive2 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money. They appreciate the nice selection of basic recipes and the special edition that looks back and analyzes what has changed.

"Thank God this book was inexpensive. This book focuses on how world economics of the food chain...." Read more

"...This edition is special, because it looks back and analyzes what and how has changed after the release of the first edition...." Read more

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"This is an oldie but a goodie. Lots of recipes. I owned this book when it first came out and am having to replace it because I've worn it out." Read more

10 customers mention "Sturdiness"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's sturdiness. They say it has a good condition and provides excellent survival information.

"...Excellent survival information as well, makes the combinations of foods used in past cultures logical rather than random...." Read more

"Thank you for the quick delivery. The book is in great shape. It is a Christmas present. Thank you" Read more

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"...Great book - has held up through the years. This copy was in very good condition." Read more

7 customers mention "Ease of preparation"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's recipes easy to prepare. They appreciate the simple instructions and quick preparation time. The book is described as informative, well-written, and inspiring.

"...I enjoy the simplicity of the info and directions in the recipe. Great for anyone who likes good, healthy, easy to prepare food." Read more

"...This book is written thoughtfully and makes you think about the whys of our diet and our bodies and how we can heal, not only our bodies, but our..." Read more

"...Great presentation and terrific recipes. Highly recommend this for anyone interested in living simply so others may simply live...." Read more

"...It's inspiring, as it was written by a lady who becomes a single mom in the course of writing the book." Read more

7 customers mention "Print size"3 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the print size. Some find it small and quick to read, with a microscopic font. Others say it's smaller than the original and very small.

"...Still interesting but definitely not what was expected. its very small as well." Read more

"Small book, quick read, to the point...." Read more

"I have not read the book yet, but the prints are so small. I am using reading glasses but still straining the eyes." Read more

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Allen Smalling
A winner that has withstood the test of time
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017
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Many "vegetarian" or "vegan" cookbooks teach in terms of substitute proteins -- what I call the "tofurkey" approach that focuses on replacing animal meats with imitations and analogs. It was Frances Moore Lappe's great gift to us to throw out the concept that something called an "entree" must center the dinner table, whether or not said entree consisted of meat, fish, molded lentils or whatever. Instead, she focuses on protein complementarities, the technique of melding vegetable sources with incomplete amino acids into full proteins (for example, corn and legume beans; milk and peanuts).

It's a wonderful way to think, plan, and cook; as a result this wonderful little book has braved the test of time and is now in its third decade. And may I say -- the recipes are very tasty indeed. Cheers!

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THIS BOOK IS GOOD
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2012
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I HAVEN'T ONLY BUT REVIEWED IT WITH A QUICK GLANCE AND STOPPED IN PARTS THAT REALLY INTERESTED ME BUT THIS BOOK HAS A LOT OF JEWELS TO OFFER AS WELL AS ALL THE RAW BOOKS AND MY FORAGING BOOKS SO GET THIS ONE TOO IT IS REALLY A TERRIFIC BOOK FROM WHAT I READ AND THIS ONE I NEED TO TO READ MORE WITH THE OTHER FEW I HAVE YET TO FULLY READ
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DON'T THINK THAT JUST BECAUSE I DIDN'T GET TO READ OR TRY A CD THAT I AN NOT INTERESTED BECAUSE WHEN I GET CHANCE I WILL READ AND TRY SEWING AND SO ON IT IS JUST THAT I HAVE SO MUCH TO PREPARE FOR THE SPRING AND FALL PLANTING AND HARVEST AS WELL AS OUR SON GRADUATING
NEXT YEAR AND OUR 19TH ANNIVERSARY COMING UP AND THEN THE GARDEN BUT RIGT NOW SEEDS I NEED TO PLANT SOON AND SO I NEED TO GATHER ALL THE IMFO I NEED TO ACCOMPLISH THIS AT THE RIGHT TIME OF THE SEED PLANTING
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An oldie but a goodie.
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014
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Unfortunately the copy of this book that a bought I the seventies ( yes, really!) went missing. It was in pretty bad shape anyhow, I HAD to have the wonderful tomato rice soup one day so I went ahead and bought an e- copy.
I am not a vegetarian but try to eat healthy and I have enjoyed many of the recipes through the years. If you make nothing else make the tomato rice soup (like Campbell's never dreamed of). You probably have most, if not all the ingredients in you kitchen, and there is nothing better on a cold winter day than a hearty soup that you didn't have to go out in the cold to shop for.
The first part of the book makes a good argument for going vegetarian.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2010
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This is an awesome resource. I originally got it from the library, but couldn't finish it in time and wanted it as a future reference anyways. I'm still reading it and am learning so much about world hunger, my role in it, complete protein combinations, and everything in between. With that said, I haven't read the original version, but it seems as though the 20th anniversary edition has a bit too much editorializing for my taste. I would rather the book be written more "professionally" without all of the background information about what Frances Moore Lappe was thinking when she wrote each chapter and what was going on in her personal life. Just the same, I love this book and can't wait to finish it.

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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
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I bought this book years ago, and my daughter asked me for the Roman Rice and Beans recipe so I sent her a picture of it and ordered her a copy of the book. When I began to avoid eating meat I bought this book, read it and tried various recipes. I always have it in my kitchen. I just think it’s a great book to have. I obviously never met the author but I like to think of Frances Moore Lappe’ as an old friend. Thank you to her for writing this book.

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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017
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To be clear, this review is for the book, NOT the bookseller. The book is fantastic, it's one of the classics of vegetarian cooking and teaches you how to combine foods to get enough protein. I highly recommend this and it's companion book, Recipes for a Small Planet. The bookseller is advertising this book as having a spiral binding, which I prefer, but the book is regular binding, so don't buy from this bookseller. They never returned my email asking for the book I ordered, and then had the audacity to ask me to give them a better review.

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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
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I ordered this book expecting a colourful book full of recipes. Not what I got

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JandT Fox
Definitely not what I expected.
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020
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This "cookbook" was recommended to me. This is not so much a cook book but more of an informative book about how to eat vegetarian. Still interesting but definitely not what was expected. its very small as well.

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Alexandra
Great condition!
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2023
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This was a replacement for a much loved and disintegrating paperback from 1975! I’m thrilled to have this “new” 20th anniversary copy from 1991. Aside from a slight dent at the bottom of the pages, it’s in perfect condition and appears to be unread. The price was very reasonable, too.

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Great condition!
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This was a replacement for a much loved and disintegrating paperback from 1975! I’m thrilled to have this “new” 20th anniversary copy from 1991. Aside from a slight dent at the bottom of the pages, it’s in perfect condition and appears to be unread. The price was very reasonable, too.

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Mr. Veryan G. Weston
A life-changer for me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2017
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With reference to a 2-star review by 'a customer'. Absolutely correct Doc Z in your comment on this review....also I can add, having been a vegan now for 32 years, that I found this book an inspiration....when there were very few recipe and theoretical books were available (Eva Batt from Folkestone springs to mind, bless her, where almost every recipe seemed to have Marmite [Barmene!] in them).....as far as supplements go....hogwash to 'a customer'. I never bothered with B12, B this, that or B the other....but I love food and creative cooking...and still have to watch the waistline. I'm going to buy this new anniversary edition again for my daughter-in-law who is a qualified nutritionist....let's see what SHE has to say about it. Can I give it 10 stars to make up for the 2 x 2star reviews given by 'a customer'?

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Claudio B.
El libro es estupendo, el recetario deja que desear
Reviewed in Spain on November 28, 2016
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Este libro se compone de dos partes principales: el texto original de "Diet of a small planet" y una segunda parte que es un recetario.
El libro por sí sólo merece la compra. Es interesantísimo y aunque es un texto antiguo (aunque revisado) no ha perdido un ápice de actualidad.
Explica a fondo y de manera muy bien documentada todos los problemas que la producción cárnica y de la agricultura necesaria para alimentarla están provocando a nuestro planeta y propone una forma de alimentarse y de consumir más saludable y respetuosa con el medio ambiente.

Lo que me ha decepcionado mucho es el recetario. Además de que está en un formato poco atractivo (libro de bolsillo sin fotos), incluye queso o derivados lácteos en casi todas las recetas (además de soja en muchísimas de ellas). Después de predicar lo mala que es la ganadería, parece cuanto menos contradictorio comer todos los días con lácteos .además de que abusar del queso no es nada recomendable desde el punto de vista de la salud.
Es por este motivo que no he podido darle la máxima puntuación al libro, pero desde luego es muy interesante y vale mucho la pena.

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Five Stars
Reviewed in India on September 26, 2016
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Marcos Ruediger
Um "must read"
Reviewed in Brazil on November 10, 2014
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Um classico que ajuda a repensar nossas posicoes sobre o modelo de nutricao que adotamos e os impactos socio-ambientais dele derivados.

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