The Fruit Companion

"""Seth Bailin pours both mastery as an educator and comprehensive subject-matter understanding into The Fruit Companion, a pocket-sized, dietary revelation unto a hungering people. He pairs practical knowledge with vibrant imagery in this sumptuous appeal to inform and, moreover, stir the dormant instincts of all mankind. Whether wielded by fruitarian or everyman, the Fruit Companion is a veritable fount of guidance in the hands of any shopper. Bailin acquaints the reader with numerous fruits available for purchase in the United States, and shares the sum of his research, revealing the scientific name, average water content, peak season, and ripeness indicators of over 100 unique fruits and varieties thereof. Bailin's conscientious answers to common questions, sensible advice on relevant topics, and no-holds-barred assessment of the organic versus conventional dilemma confer confidence beyond the supermarket aisles. Readers learn to identify, source, and select ripe, seasonal produce; explore the concept of sustainability and growing one's own food; and examine the anatomical and physiological characteristics of frugivorous man. Humanity must realize and restore its true nature to achieve fulfillment and flourish; our categoric reawakening draws nearer due to publication of The Fruit Companion. Seth Bailin's applaudable contribution is an enrichment to us all. We thank you!"" -Chloe Iribarren-Strait, @rawchloe"