Why does the World suffer from a Food Crisis and the Poor perish from starvation- A book on Poverty and Food surplus and shortage

" From the farm to the fork" the story unfolds to gripping disturbing climax.

Stuffed and Starved by Raj Patel

A book that is not to be trusted simply by its non flashy cover. Not to mention the fact that its not yet available on Kindle! It is 2016 for God's Sake!
Anyways. A book so well written, that it will leave you introspecting, about why we never question weird things in life? For e.g. why are we eating cauliflowers or okra even in the winters? It used to be available only during the summers!
Or why are mom and dad now purchasing groceries from the overcrowded mall, by burning a liter of petrol, when they used to buy the same from the local grocery shop, when we were kids?

It is one non fiction book you wont feel like putting down. So much so that it feels like you are reading a fiction novel with an ever -evolving plot of crime!

He goes on to unfold a story, yet a truth on Global movements attempting to hold the agro-industry accountable for its deeds. The book is all about food.

What will you do, if you came to know that your chicken burger was fed soybean and bone-meal as a Hen only to grow fat, faster than possible on chicken meal?
The book is must read for all those, who have got bored of reading fiction and content heavy, sleep inducing, boring academic books.
It is a severe critique of  growing capitalism, that has kidnapped justice, to perpetuate inequality by stacking the supermarket  shelves with unnecessary items, that travel thousands of miles, at a huge cost to the environment. Exotic products that cannot stop a producer from a suicide.
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The book demands the present generation to give up the frenzy and addiction for fast “fat” food with juice of culinary experiences; and to savour the taste of locally produced food, that is free from the love of the pesticide industry. It nurtures an appreciation for seasonal fruits and vegetables, over imported, shiny impulse foods kept in local supermarkets.
What sets this book apart from many other civil society publications is that Patel goes on to share steps to be taken by individuals and communities.

Patel has played the devil’s advocate. But it seems like that is the only route by which you can usher in a change!
Knowledge is the weapon that can be powerful in the hands of consumers like us. It is time we stop blaming the poor for being lazy, Getting aware of the  food mafia's tactics is the way to go.

Mr. Patel is not a man of few words. But his words are nonetheless razor sharp.


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