FEATURED AUTHOR - Born and raised in Washington State, Ulysses Namon holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Washington State University. He works as a soils engineer, monitoring construction sites to ensure that all buildings are founded on stable ground. A lifelong fan of science fiction, he eventually turned to writing his own books—an ironic twist, considering his strong dislike for writing during his school years. He chose the pen name "Ulysses Namon" inspired by the Kirk Douglas film Ulysses; “Namon”…
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To this day I cannot help but feel a sense of revulsion at the thought of canned "meat", and of the byproducts used to make things like "bologna" and other "sausage" that is of questionable quality.
Should you read this book? Only if you care about the food you eat, and if you want to read one of the original "insiders" - a "whistleblower" ... and see what true "reality" is like - not the TV shows that fill the screens these days.
Sinclair based his work on real immigrant workers, which is why the book continues to resonate with readers of conscience. It is a work of enduring importance that should continue to warn us of the need for for stronger regulations in the area of food safety and inspection.
The recent outbreak of E. Coli in agricultural products in Europe is a perfect example of why we cannot relax our guard against food-borne illnesses. Read the book - and pretend you're reading a documentary. It's well worth the time.