Reminder: Potluck & Free Lecture & Book Signing by Michele Simon Appetite for

[Guest guest]

Saturday, April 14: Socializing & Appetizers 6:00 p.m.; Dining 6:30

p.m.; Lecture 8:00 p.m. IOA, 3600 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco. $1

suggested donation for members & their guests with food; $2 for non-

members with food. Add $8 to each category without food. (Volunteers

interested in helping set up should call Nancy 415-750-0614.)

 

Michele will discuss her recently published book Appetite for Profit:

How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back.

Her book explains why we cannot trust food corporations to

do the right thing; describes the local battles of going up against

the powerful food lobbies; and offers a comprehensive guide to the

public relations and lobbying tactics that food companies employ to

trick the American public. Endorsements for the book as a " must to

read " are: Marion Nestle, nutrition professor & author Food Politics

& What to Eat. " I am requiring all of my public health nutrition

students to read this book. " Frances Moore Lappe, author of Diet for

a Small Planet & Democracy's Edge says: " Simon rips the mask off the

food industry. John Stauber, author of Mad Cow USA, Toxic Sludge is

Good for You, & Trust Us, We're Experts says: " Simon exposes the

corporate greed and propaganda controlling our media and politics on

critical issues of health and sustainability. Library Journal:

Starred Review: " This book is recommended for public and academic

libraries. " Even non-vegetarians should hear this lecture.