<div> Benjamin Darling has a unique perspective on the growth of health food culture and vegetarianism in America. Born in 1966 in Southern California, Benjamin grew up in a traditional middle class milieu, in a tract home, on a cul-de-sac, and attending schools named after U.S. presidents, with one major exception he was raised a vegetarian from birth. <I> Growing Up Vegetarian </I>chronicles the adventures and misadventures of Benjamin as he navigates children's birthday parties, summer camp, Disneyland, sleep overs, all of the rites and rituals of a typical seventies kid, all from the unique and humorous perspective of the "vegetarian kid!" The Author has also interwoven through the biographical narrative of <I>Growing Up Vegetarian</I> lots of history of vegetarianism in America, and the health food movement in California, while also featuring classic vegetarian recipes from 'the golden years' of the vegetarian lifestyle in San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles. <I>Growing Up Vegetarian </I>is a light look back at one vegetarian’s experiences, rich with funny childhood stories that all who grew up a little bit 'different' can relate to, as well as some interesting perspective and great recipes for classic vegetarian dishes. <I>Growing Up Vegetarian</I> is sure to entertain readers, both veggie and non-veggie.</div>