- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (Aug 1 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0737303239
- ISBN-13: 978-0737303230
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.3 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #380,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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John Robbins, Author of Diet for a New America
Joanne Stepaniak has long been one of the freshest voices on the social challenges . . . that arise for vegetarians and vegans.
Tom Regan, Ph.D., Founder of The Culture and Animals Foundation and Author of Pulitzer Prize-Nominated The Case for Animal Rights
In Joanne Stepaniak's hands, veganism . . . infuses and informs every aspect of a full, flourishing human (and humane) existence.
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To understand what it means to be vegan, it is vital to reflect on the historical roots and origin of the word. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
To understand what it means to be vegan, it is vital to reflect on the historical roots and origin of the word. Read the first page
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay, but could be much better,
By Rebecca S. (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Being Vegan (Paperback)
As a vegetarian, I was interested in the vegan lifestyle, and read this in the local bookstore. While I enourage people to use as little animal products as they can, this book goes on and on about how shouldn't use any if you want to be compassionate. I believe there are other ways to get your point across. While I agree that endless animal suffering is a huge problem in today's society, I feel that just reducing your use of animals products will help encourage others to do the same. I don't wear furs, leathers, wools, buy cosmetics that test on animals, or eat meat, geletin (yes, it is an animal product made from hooves and skin of animals) or fish. By doing this I believe I am sending a strong message. But I'm not going to pass up a hot dog bun just because it has traces of milk powder, and I find that lanolin (made from the wool of sheep) is a product that is difficult to avoid. This book would have you feel as if you're a horrible, uncaring person for doing so. Yes, I agree that vegans eat extremely healthy for the most part, and they eat delicious food. I eat vegan as much I can within reason. But if the only vegetarian meal they have at a restaurant is a Gardenburger (made with cheese in it), then I'll happily eat that. This way I'm showing that avoiding meat isn't all that difficult, and it encourages others to do the same. Of course I could make a big fuss and insist that they cook me a perfet vegan meal, but then who'd really want to follow me then? In short, this book could be an eye-opener to all those who know nothing about the cruelty inflicted on animals for our benefit, but you don't have take everything to heart if you want to make a difference.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential for the Vegan Bookshelf,
By Cepwin "Cepwin" (Northern VA, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Being Vegan (Paperback)
I loved this book! I thought it was very well written and had some very good commonsensical advice. While I'm not ananimal rights person (more an "animal welfare and good/responsible care") most of the rest of the philosphy/ethics makes good sence after reading the book. Ms. Stepaniak provides practical answers to many issues that might come up when someone decides to adopt a Vegan lifestyle. She also spells out the Vegan philosophy in clear terms. Anyone entering a Vegan lifestyle, considering a Vegan lifestyle or has a loved one who is Vegan should read this book.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Basic facts about veganism,
By Purple Shades (NY, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Being Vegan (Paperback)
Remember this book is basically question and answer and lacks the flow I like in many other vegan books. It's a lot of useful information. Being a vegan myself I thought I knew everything but there were many eye openers in this one. The thing I didnt like is that she does not promote veganism in cats nor dogs. It has been well known for long that dogs can be very healthy and happy and nutritionally satisfied on a meat free diet. And since now there is a synthetic form of taurine cats aren't dependent on their meat diets anymore either. Read "Obligate Carnivore" by Jed Gillen to inform yourself about having vegan pets. Please don't take her advice - there is a lot of suffering we can spare by feeding our pets a vegan diet, without sacrificing their health.
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