De Moestuin Van Michelle Obama (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
Excellent read, makes you re-think what you have on your plate and what you think about foods. I am ready to go to more farmer's markets and check out Growing Power. The author does a great job of explaining how times have changed from the old school attitudes towards food. Fruits and vegetables on our children's plates have almost disappeared due to convenience foods, cost, and availability, as well as knowledge of their importance to our health. Thank you Michelle Obama for bringing awareness and knowledge to our homes. As the cliche goes, Knowledge truly equals power. When Michelle Obama came to the White House she decided to start a garden. She was inspired by the Victory Gardens of times past and community gardens. She wanted the White House Garden to be America's Garden. She wanted to start a dialog about eating fresh and local and to inspire others. The White House Garden became very successful and its message has been heard in schools and communities across the country. This book details how the garden was planned and implemented, what activities have occurred because of the garden and how other gardens and communities have sprung up around the country. There are wonderful tips about planting and the different plants that you can grow in your garden. I was especially inspired by the stories of schools who have changed the food they serve to kids and by the story of the food bus that now delivers fruits and vegetables to neighborhoods without access to fresh foods. Michelle Obama narrates this book along with a host of others including kids, community leaders, private organization volunteers and chefs. Truly inspiring!
What do You think about De Moestuin Van Michelle Obama (2012)?
Oh, how I love this book. It's beautiful, fascinating, and fun.
—lavi
First Lady Michelle Obama is so awesome. Let's grow stuff!
—JoKoKo
Skimmed and looked at all the pictures. Cute.
—DaViD
