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The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan

The Botany of Desire

by Michael Pollan
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  • May 1, 2001, 256 pages
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  • May 2002, 304 pages
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Kelly

This book is completely random. It doesn't flow at all. Plus the man has to be an atheist to write some of the things he does. It is extremely hard to get into, very dry.
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