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Destination Eden: Fruitarianism Explained
Our greed, and gluttony for flesh, has caused devastation and catastrophe on a global scale. It's time to take a break and examine the direction in which we are headed, acknowledge that errors have been made, and change our course. To begin understanding the effects our choices have on the lives of others, and to make appropriate changes, we all need to work on developing empathy. This book is about the important role fruit must play in shaping the future of the earth.
265 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2013
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November 8, 2016
This book blew my mind. I don't think there are any other books on veganism, raw food and fruitarianism that are quite like this one, it's unique in that it goes further than any other book on these subjects.
Mango is clearly the Arnold Ehret of the 21st century, and I'd recommend his work to everyone seriously interested in health, spirituality and compassion and care for all life on earth.
Mango is clearly the Arnold Ehret of the 21st century, and I'd recommend his work to everyone seriously interested in health, spirituality and compassion and care for all life on earth.
October 20, 2015
Destination Eden is clearly one of the true spiritual-ethical books everyone needs to read in order to awaken and understand what our true biological diet and lifestyle needs are. If we are to survive as a species and co-exist with other beings, we need to understand that "Eden Fruitarian", as Mango Wodzak coined, is what we need to embrace in our lives if we want to create a world of peace and love. No longer can we argue against the fact, that eating food from the Garden of Eden is what our bodies' are biologically designed for. A highly recommended book for everyone.
October 16, 2017
I've been eating raw vegan since 2008, and Mango has inspired me to go one step further and choose fruit as my main and staple food. His philosophy is packed with what he calls uncommon sense and this is surely true. Here in rural India there are certain times of the year when living on fruit is very easy!
But please don't fall into the trap of thinking this book is solely about fruit, his philosophy goes so much further and it would benefit the world and everyone living in it for everyone to read and try and understand the aim and direction of Mango's vision.
But please don't fall into the trap of thinking this book is solely about fruit, his philosophy goes so much further and it would benefit the world and everyone living in it for everyone to read and try and understand the aim and direction of Mango's vision.
November 15, 2022
Interesting ideas about fruitarianism mixed with random crap.
Sadly contains speciesist language ("sheeple").
The "Albert Einstein said it" quotes and jokes are annoying.
Regarding the notion of "Garden of Eden", I think it stems from a totalitarian system (Abrahamic religions...). So I find the whole idea of an Eden suspicious.
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"Once the dream of paradise starts to turn into reality, however, here and there people begin to crop up who stand in its way, and so the rulers of paradise must build a little gulag on the side of Eden." (Milan Kundera)
Sadly contains speciesist language ("sheeple").
The "Albert Einstein said it" quotes and jokes are annoying.
Regarding the notion of "Garden of Eden", I think it stems from a totalitarian system (Abrahamic religions...). So I find the whole idea of an Eden suspicious.
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"Once the dream of paradise starts to turn into reality, however, here and there people begin to crop up who stand in its way, and so the rulers of paradise must build a little gulag on the side of Eden." (Milan Kundera)
June 8, 2022
Amazing! Life-changing! Inspiring! Love it :)
June 6, 2020
You want to be physically and mentally healthy, you need to read this book.
You want to cure the disease, you need to read this book.
You want to improve your energy, you need to read this book.
You want world peace, you want to read this book.
You want the environment to be better, you need to read this book.
The book offers a good solution to this troubled world, It can not only solve the world's problems, You can also solve your own personal problems, Seemingly bold ideas, It is a profound truth, Teach us the truth of the world, Only when we recognize the lies in the world can we recognize the truth. I hope the world we live in is getting better and better and more bright. I recommend you to read this book. I am just an ordinary reader from China and a farmer who likes to eat fruits. I am planning to translate this book. Thank Mango . He is a prophet who awakens the world.
You want to cure the disease, you need to read this book.
You want to improve your energy, you need to read this book.
You want world peace, you want to read this book.
You want the environment to be better, you need to read this book.
The book offers a good solution to this troubled world, It can not only solve the world's problems, You can also solve your own personal problems, Seemingly bold ideas, It is a profound truth, Teach us the truth of the world, Only when we recognize the lies in the world can we recognize the truth. I hope the world we live in is getting better and better and more bright. I recommend you to read this book. I am just an ordinary reader from China and a farmer who likes to eat fruits. I am planning to translate this book. Thank Mango . He is a prophet who awakens the world.
January 27, 2019
This book is a lot, it is informative, encouraging, inspiring and entertaining. Mango finds words and arguments where I was getting stuck in discussions with others, especially meat eaters. As he stretches throughout the book, he is not talking about a pure diet, he is talking about a philosophy, a lifestyle and for me it is a spiritual path. His explanations encouraged me to keep on walking my path and be less afraid of other people and possible difficulties. I read a few other books around the topics already and even have an educational background with nutrition but nowhere else I learned about other areas of life where my decision to live a non-violent life will have an impact on, e.g. having pets of any kind. He is also not afraid of pointing on issues where it is not possible or nearly impossible to live in accordance with all requirement of Eden Fruitarianism, e.g. because of animal products being used as fertilisers and animals being kills while pruning trees.
As long as there is some openness on your side, I recommend this book to everyone because it can open your eyes to what impact your everyday decisions have and that what we consider normal is actually insane. And still it is so entertaining to read because of Mango's honest, direct and humorous way of writing.
I love his vision of the future, I am grateful that I could read this book and know them out there. And I am hoping for even more inspiring and motivating reads and conversations.
As long as there is some openness on your side, I recommend this book to everyone because it can open your eyes to what impact your everyday decisions have and that what we consider normal is actually insane. And still it is so entertaining to read because of Mango's honest, direct and humorous way of writing.
I love his vision of the future, I am grateful that I could read this book and know them out there. And I am hoping for even more inspiring and motivating reads and conversations.
April 16, 2024
I loved this book. As a long term vegan I knew a lot of the information and yet there was still some things that were new to me. I enjoyed the way the information was presented in an engaging yet still straightforward way. There was some things surrounding hygiene and names if I remember correctly that I don't personally agree with in the second half which was more a bunch of the author's opinions on various topics and parts of living but the first part about our species specific diet in both a physical and spiritual sense, well, makes a lot of sense!
May 23, 2017
This is a book about philosophy, not about fruitarianism. I have experimented with this diet, and so I understand the philosophy, so I think reading it was the wrong choice for me. The author states he is not a trained nutritionist and doesn't care about scientific details, which I can sympathise with. I think its worth reading if you want to learn about the principles and values behind being fruitarian. If you're looking for a how to manual, then this isn't it.
March 27, 2018
Both Destination Eden and The Eden Fruitarian Guidebook are writings of profound truth and are must reads for all! They have the power to bring peace, love and joy to the whole planet. As well as the valuable wisdom shared in the books, they were also very enjoyable to read, giving me a good laugh in parts! They also contain what I needed to hear to support my own journey to happiness. I'm now looking forward to reading the Discovering Eden Fruitarianism volumes.
October 24, 2017
very inspirational book, full of clarity, insight and an abundance of challenges. I wish I'd read this 15 years ago, my life could have been very different!
Mango writes from his heart and has a wonderful sense of humour to lighten the atmosphere. the book is full of great quotes that make it a book you can pick up and read comfortably from any page and still gain insight by doing so.
Mango writes from his heart and has a wonderful sense of humour to lighten the atmosphere. the book is full of great quotes that make it a book you can pick up and read comfortably from any page and still gain insight by doing so.
March 19, 2018
If I was only able to give my children one book to read when they were older, this would be it.
The Ultimate in Human Kindness, Compassion, and Intelligence is Mango Wodzak. His book Destination Eden: Fruitarianism Explained is the most profound book I’ve ever read.
It’s one of those rare books that the only time I wanted to put it down was to ponder what I had just read. A book I didn’t want to end. Mango’s common sense on a wide range of different topics in our world blew me away.
The Ultimate in Human Kindness, Compassion, and Intelligence is Mango Wodzak. His book Destination Eden: Fruitarianism Explained is the most profound book I’ve ever read.
It’s one of those rare books that the only time I wanted to put it down was to ponder what I had just read. A book I didn’t want to end. Mango’s common sense on a wide range of different topics in our world blew me away.
March 7, 2018
WOW, this book is just amazingly written with so much great insight and information, and funny too!
Very thought-provoking.
Very thought-provoking.
December 31, 2019
Superbly written and somehow perfectly universally practical while being unique and creative!
May 2, 2018
Mango Wodzak's book is a rarity, just like Mango himself, an earthling gem that seems to have come from another dimension.
It's like an acid trip, an expanding tool to enrich your brain and your soul.
I never read an entire book in my life, and this one was my first.
The following ones will be his other two books.
The reason I was never able to entirely read a book, is because I got bored.
There were passages I didn't understand, things I didn't agree with, and many things that could have been explained in a more effective and pleasant way.
Not only I read the whole book, but several times, and I'm sure I'll l read it again.
It's like listening to a an excellent record, the music will be the same, but it will make you experience all those magic feelings that can't be bought and cannot be experienced otherwise.
This book is a piece of art that entertains you and educates you.
It will stand to the end of time.
It's a book for our present to preserve our future.
It's about ethics, compassion, health and nature.
From my view point it's not just a book about a certain kind of philosophy that you may or may not like, because that philosophy is based on facts.
Therefore it's difficult to label it.
It also shows you how to live in a sustainable and cruelty free way.
This out of sight book, is full with excellent quotes, many from Mango, like this one on the disclaimer page:
"Who you are and what you experience is based upon the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the book you read, what someone said, the weather, an argument, nor your age, that are to blame (or credit!). You, and only you, are responsible for every decision and choice you make. Period."
Or this one from Gloria Steinem:
"The truth will set you free. But first it will piss you off"
It's like an acid trip, an expanding tool to enrich your brain and your soul.
I never read an entire book in my life, and this one was my first.
The following ones will be his other two books.
The reason I was never able to entirely read a book, is because I got bored.
There were passages I didn't understand, things I didn't agree with, and many things that could have been explained in a more effective and pleasant way.
Not only I read the whole book, but several times, and I'm sure I'll l read it again.
It's like listening to a an excellent record, the music will be the same, but it will make you experience all those magic feelings that can't be bought and cannot be experienced otherwise.
This book is a piece of art that entertains you and educates you.
It will stand to the end of time.
It's a book for our present to preserve our future.
It's about ethics, compassion, health and nature.
From my view point it's not just a book about a certain kind of philosophy that you may or may not like, because that philosophy is based on facts.
Therefore it's difficult to label it.
It also shows you how to live in a sustainable and cruelty free way.
This out of sight book, is full with excellent quotes, many from Mango, like this one on the disclaimer page:
"Who you are and what you experience is based upon the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the book you read, what someone said, the weather, an argument, nor your age, that are to blame (or credit!). You, and only you, are responsible for every decision and choice you make. Period."
Or this one from Gloria Steinem:
"The truth will set you free. But first it will piss you off"
February 8, 2015
This book is amazing. Mango's thoughts are provocative and extreme. He is respectful in his tone, yet does not mince words. Do not expect a step by step how-to booklet on becoming a fruitarian. The reader is encouraged to change his or her thinking, their view of the 'topsy-turvey' world we live in, and apply the new ideas to their everyday life at the rate the reader feels ready.
I highly recommend this book. I am coming to the end of my fifth reading of it.
Kerryn
I highly recommend this book. I am coming to the end of my fifth reading of it.
Kerryn
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