Vous voulez voir cette page en français ? Cliquez ici.

Living Among Meat Eaters: The Vegetarian's Survival Handbook
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Living Among Meat Eaters: The Vegetarian's Survival Handbook [Paperback]

Carol J. Adams (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


Formats

 Amazon Price New from Used from
Paperback CDN $19.73   -- --
Paperback, Aug 25 2003 --   -- --

Product Details

Product Description

From Publishers Weekly

Adams (The Sexual Politics of Meat), a writer and lecturer on vegetarianism, offers advice to practicing vegetarians about eating with omnivores. She covers everything from how to answer the question, "Are you a vegetarian?" to tips for dining out and handling meals in a business setting. She also includes a selection of favorite recipes, adapted from classic vegetarian cookbooks. Adams argues that vegetarians today have it rough: "we see death in [meat eaters'] meals, they see it in ours. Attempts will be made to disempower your viewpoint. Your diet is the issue, but you become the target." Point well made. Vegetarians indeed have far fewer options than omnivores at restaurants, at peoples' homes. And as Adams observes, they are often looked down upon. But she shoots herself in the foot with her central thesis: that vegetarians "should see every meat eater as a blocked vegetarian." To her credit, Adams understands that eating is a complicated and emotional issue, influenced by culture, family and politics. By making broad, general statements about vegetarians and omnivores, however, she ultimately helps no one, especially the people she tries to empower. (Nov.)Health

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Vegetarians abstain from eating animal products in order to lead a peaceful lifestyle, but when food choices clash, conversations and mealtimes aren't so harmonious. To aid in the discussion, Adams, author of the underground classic The Sexual Politics of Meat, offers vegetarians ways that can change the quality of their interactions with carnivores. She first asks, "Are you at peace?" because vegetarians who are insecure in their choice represent meat eaters' worst fear: that vegetarianism equals denial and scarcity. Once vegetarians know that the insecurity is not from within, they can see the verbal abuse and emotional blackmail as a sign of the meat eaters' insecurity. Then Adams lists various techniques, from deflecting sabotage to identifying subtext ("If you loved me you'd eat this meat" isn't about food it's about love), and suggests how these techniques may change work, living, and family situations. Besides her own experience, Adams shares stories gleaned from readers' letters fitting in a book about social interaction. For all libraries that have practical books on how to become a vegetarian but none offering advice on communication. Elizabeth C. Stewart, Portland, ME
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
See all Product Description

Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

17 Reviews
5 star:
 (8)
4 star:
 (2)
3 star:
 (5)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:
 (2)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.8 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most helpful customer reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read For New Veggies :o), Aug 16 2002
By 
Kimberly Ripley "stoopidgerl" (Mount Clemens, MI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Living Among Meat Eaters: The Vegetarian's Survival Handbook (Paperback)
I truly needed to read this book. I have recently made the decision to convert to vegetarianism and the hardest thing was not the adjustment to my new lifestyle, but the belligerent and ignorant meat eaters who are in my life. People are very unaccepting of my change and it has been difficult to deal with their hostility and their jokes that they inflict upon me.
Well, this book has helped me to cope with these situations. Adams goes in-depth with this book. It has been extremely helpful. Her methods of dealing with meat-eaters is effective.
There is one other advantage to this book; it provides several good recipes.
One thing I must note: this book is not for new veggies who are looking for information on a vegetarian / vegan diet. It does provide nutritional facts, etc.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


3.0 out of 5 stars Good intentioned, but sanctimonious and not illuminating, Sep 23 2011
This review is from: Living Among Meat Eaters: The Vegetarian's Survival Handbook (Paperback)
It was comforting to recognize so many true-to-life situations and encounters, but I very much doubt that imagining all meat eaters are blocked vegetarians could be useful, even if only as a coping strategy. I had hoped for more practical tips, a few chuckles and some light-heartedness to help making it through often quite hostile dinner conversations. This essay is much too focused on meat-eaters: they are the stars and the centre of attention. Although Adams resents when vegetarians are accused of proselytism, her proffered, rehearsed responses to criticism or abuse too often are barely disguised attemps at "conversion" (making vegetarianism appear more of a cult than a reasonable, rational lifestyle). If I were a carnivore, reading this book would certainly raise my hackles! Preachiness, based on kitchen psychology, Ghandi-like tolerance and new-age exhortations, is still preachiness. Like any obnoxious believer, Adams is convinced that it is "one of [her] responsibilities to share this wonderful life with others". Her suggestions to experience the meditative qualities of cooking include not listening to the news on the radio or TV since the news we are waiting for is "coming from within" and "cooking is complete within itself". The tone is awfully earnest and there are too many stories of rude meat eaters finally seeing the light when dealt with patiently by a smooth, well-prepared vegetarian, at peace, and demonstrating a sense of abundance (huh!). We are not supposed to be martyrs (it's bad for our image), but should vividly enjoy our choice of food no matter how restricted (iceberg salad and boiled potato, anyone?), cook contemplatively scrumptious dishes and casseroles to bring wherever we are invited (no rest for the dedicated!), and project happiness and amiability. Still, amidst all these meditations and gratingly new age insights, there are a few practical tips: the chapter on stopping the conversation alone is worth the price of the book.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


5.0 out of 5 stars Social advice for the committed vegetarian, April 5 2004
This review is from: Living Among Meat Eaters: The Vegetarian's Survival Handbook (Paperback)
Written for people everywhere who have adopted a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, Living Among Meat Eaters: The Vegetarian's Survival Handbook by dedicated vegetarian Carol J. Adams is a very practical guide filled from cover to cover with thematically appropriate discussions of common issues facing vegetarians living in a meat-eating world. Ranging from fitting in during summer barbecues or Thanksgiving dinner; to living with non-vegetarian roommates, family, or significant others; to fifty delicious vegetarian recipes that broaden the vegetarian's palate selection, Living Among Meat Eaters is a superbly presented, down-to-earth, "user friendly", and thoroughly enjoyable compendium of tips, techniques and social advice for the committed vegetarian.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Want to see more reviews on this item?
› Go to Amazon.com to see all 30 reviews  4.0 out of 5 stars 
 
 		 Most recent customer reviews











Only search this product's reviews


Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject























i.e., each book must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?