ISBN:
0062864483
Title: We Fed an Island Pdf The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time
Author: Jose Andres
Published Date: 2018-09-11
Page: 256
“...The author’s passion to help people is palpable . . . His actions should be the basis for future work by FEMA and other humanitarian agencies . . . A passionate and courageous story that should be required reading for anyone involved in disaster response.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“This lovely, energizing story from Michelin-starred chef Andrés and his frequent cookbook coauthor Wolffe (Made in Spain) provides an antidote to passivity and cynicism . . .[A] powerful story of the impact a well-meaning group can have on the world.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))“José Andrés’s work to build a massive relief operation from the ground up after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico was nothing short of miraculous—and a powerful reminder that we all have a responsibility to do what we can to help one another in times of need.” (President Bill Clinton)“In the days and weeks after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, José Andrés seemed to always be in constant motion. . . but it’s only in the pages of this book that the scale of their contribution becomes clear. What an amazing story!” (Anderson Cooper)“When disaster hit Puerto Rico, José Andrés didn’t wait . . . His big heart and boundless energy could not be restrained by red tape. People were hungry, and José is a chef. Chefs feed people. . . He is a leader, an innovator, and a true hero.” (Anthony Bourdain)“We know personally of the incredible commitment, ingenuity, and solutions that José brings to our world and the impact this book can have in actually making changes and improving the way we deal with natural disasters. We feel privileged to call him our friend.” (Gloria and Emilio Estefan)“I witnessed José’s genius and generosity of spirit firsthand when I visited Puerto Rico . . . This tribute captures the integrity, passion and vigor he employs in pursuit of justice for all. A must-read for those who seek to be compassionate changemakers.” (Laurene Powell Jobs)“A manifesto asking governments and nonprofit groups to rethink the way they feed people after a natural disaster…as close to a page-turner as current-affairs nonfiction gets.” (Washington Post)“A candid manifesto, brimming with righteous anger and holding to account those who should have fed the island, and didn’t.” (Bon Appétit) The true story of how a group of chefs fed hundreds of thousands of hungry Americans after Hurricane Maria and touched the hearts of many moreChef José Andrés arrived in Puerto Rico four days after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island. The economy was destroyed and for most people there was no clean water, no food, no power, no gas, and no way to communicate with the outside world.Andrés addressed the humanitarian crisis the only way he knew how: by feeding people, one hot meal at a time. From serving sancocho with his friend José Enrique at Enrique’s ravaged restaurant in San Juan to eventually cooking 100,000 meals a day at more than a dozen kitchens across the island, Andrés and his team fed hundreds of thousands of people. At the same time, they also confronted a crisis with deep roots, as well as the broken and wasteful system that helps keep some of the biggest charities and NGOs in business.Based on Andrés’s insider’s take as well as on meetings, messages, and conversations he had while in Puerto Rico, We Fed an Island movingly describes how a network of community kitchens activated real change and tells an extraordinary story of hope in the face of disasters both natural and man-made, offering suggestions for how to address a crisis like this in the future.
FOREWORD BY LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA AND LUIS A. MIRANDA, JR.
The true story of how a group of chefs fed hundreds of thousands of hungry Americans after Hurricane Maria and touched the hearts of many more
Chef José Andrés arrived in Puerto Rico four days after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island. The economy was destroyed and for most people there was no clean water, no food, no power, no gas, and no way to communicate with the outside world.
Andrés addressed the humanitarian crisis the only way he knew how: by feeding people, one hot meal at a time. From serving sancocho with his friend José Enrique at Enrique’s ravaged restaurant in San Juan to eventually cooking 100,000 meals a day at more than a dozen kitchens across the island, Andrés and his team fed hundreds of thousands of people, including with massive paellas made to serve thousands of people alone.. At the same time, they also confronted a crisis with deep roots, as well as the broken and wasteful system that helps keep some of the biggest charities and NGOs in business.
Based on Andrés’s insider’s take as well as on meetings, messages, and conversations he had while in Puerto Rico, We Fed an Island movingly describes how a network of community kitchens activated real change and tells an extraordinary story of hope in the face of disasters both natural and man-made, offering suggestions for how to address a crisis like this in the future.
Beyond that, a portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to the Chef Relief Network of World Central Kitchen for efforts in Puerto Rico and beyond.
Honest and accurate After living through hurricane Maria and the harrowing months that followed, I tried to avoid reading any more stories about what happened. It just brought everything back. However, when I came upon this book I decided to buy it as a gift for my son, who had worked as a volunteer at José Andrés' World Central Kitchen at El Choliseo after the hurricane. I began to read it before giving it to him … and could not put it down! This book tells the true story of what actually happened. What Chef José Andrés accomplished was extraordinary, but the story behind it is even more impressive. It is a story of sheer willpower, against insurmountable odds, of making contact with the people, of partnering with the many wonderful chefs we have in PR, with our local producers and our local resources. It exposes the inefficiency of red tape and bureaucracy in the face of a natural disaster. The authors could not have told it better. They mince no words and structured the book in a way that makes for a captivating read.It is a must read for anyone who likes a good story, who is interested in disaster relief, or is in the potential path of a natural disaster. Certainly, it is a must read for anyone who lived through hurricane Maria. It is a story that HAD to be told. This book also gives us the opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to José Andrés and to all those who came to help, to our relatives, to our friends and our friends' friends , who showed up from afar in more ways than one.¡GRACIAS, José Andrés!Humanity at its best ( and worst ) Heartbreaking yet inspiring story of the power of a good meal during a dreadful crisis. Chef Jose ignored the word NO and fed 3 million meals with an army of volunteers. Whilst the NGO’s like Red Cross and government bodies like FEMA did so very little. In America . NOT a third world country, AMERICA ! If Jose could use his experience to retrain not for profits , imagine what a difference it would make. Eye opening.The truth will empower you (after it pisses you off) Get the day to day reality of the aftermath of Hurricane Maria’s devastating path across Puerto Rico. Chef Andres reports from his position of persistence and passion to feed hot meals to people in need without reliable water, power or fuel. His witness to the basic corruption and distance of large institutions is unsurprising and with good lessons to be learned.
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