Books recommended by Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan is a renowned American author and journalist known for his work in food writing, particularly with his book The Omnivore’s Dilemma which made him famous. His books often explore the intersections of culture, nature, and personal choice, encouraging readers to reexamine their relationship with food and the world around them.
Recommended books by Michael Pollan tend towards lyrical and accessible narratives that blend elements of science, history, and philosophy, inviting readers to consider the complex relationships between humans, nature, and technology. His writing style is often characterized by a blend of storytelling, analysis, and philosophical reflection, which has captivated audiences interested in food, sustainability, and personal transformation.
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- Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy, and the Power to Heal (by Tom Shroder). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- The Jungle: (by Upton Sinclair). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England (by William Cronon). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson: (by Ralph Waldo Emerson). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- Sexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson (by Camille Paglia). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- How to Dress an Egg: Surprising and Simple Ways to Cook Dinner (by Peter Kaminsky). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- Liberty Under Siege: American Politics, 1976-1988 (by Walter Karp). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- On Drugs: (by David Lenson). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- The Gift of Good Land: Further Essays Cultural and Agricultural (by Wendell Berry). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback (by George Plimpton). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking (by Bill Buford). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- Home Economics: (by Wendell Berry). Recommended by Michael Pollan
- The Healing Journey: Pioneering Approaches to Psychedelic Therapy (by Claudio Naranjo). Recommended by Hamilton Morris , Michael Pollan , Tim Ferriss
- The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys (by James Fadiman). Recommended by Michael Pollan , Peter Attia
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5 (by American Psychiatric Association). Recommended by Michael Pollan , Stanislav Grof
- The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell: (by Aldous Huxley). Recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil , Michael Pollan , Ryan Shea , Douglas Murray
- The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name (by Brian C. Muraresku). Recommended by Joe Rogan , Michael Pollan
- Walden: (by Henry David Thoreau). Recommended by Emma Watson , Michael Pollan , Shane Parrish
- The Odyssey: (by Homer). Recommended by Caterina Fake , Michael Pollan , Stewart Brand , Tim O’Reilly , Walter Isaacson , Jay-Z