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We Fed an Island

The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time

Jose Andres
Ecco, 2019

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Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Eye Opening
  • Concrete Examples
  • Inspiring

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When famed restaurateur Chef José Andrés landed on hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico, he had no crisis management plan. He just knew he wanted to feed people. This riveting account covers his relief efforts as he formed Chefs for Puerto Rico. With thousands of volunteers, 24 kitchens, seven food trucks, donations and two FEMA contracts, they overcame many hurdles – like no electricity – to feed traumatized people. Andrés exposes the weaknesses of government’s relief. Telling his tale chronologically, he shows how a few people can make a big difference in a crisis, and demonstrates the healing benefits of making and eating good food.

Take-Aways

  • In September 2017, Hurricane Maria ripped through Puerto Rico with 155 mph winds.
  • After the 2010 Haitian earthquake, Chef Andrés founded World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that gives food to people after disasters.
  • With food spoiling and no electricity, Andrés joined chef Jose Enrique at his restaurant to cook for the neighbors. Other chefs joined them to form Chefs for Puerto Rico.

About the Author

José Andrés is an internationally known chef, restaurant owner and best-selling author. The James Beard foundation named him “Humanitarian of the Year” in 2018. Author and Guardian columnist Richard Wolffe co-wrote two cookbooks and two television series with Andrés. 

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