- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Linden Publishing (Oct 1 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1884956602
- ISBN-13: 978-1884956607
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.5 x 1.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #450,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
In the tradition of Peter Singer's seminal Animal Liberation, author Horsman and her daughter Flowers have filled this slim primer with inspiring words from vegetarians throughout history, shocking statistics and grim descriptions of factory farms in its rundown of reasons to hold the meat. Ever wonder how broiler chickens survive chronic overcrowding? "Feather plucking and cannibalism are common in the sheds, so chickens must have their beaks removed;" the authors then go on to describe the beak-removal process in gritty detail. They also provide grim snapshots of the toll meat wages on the environment, the economy, human health and spiritual well-being. Unafraid of anthropomorphizing livestock, Horsman and Flowers subscribe fully to Singer's assertion that "in suffering the animals are our equals;" thus, they refer to dairy cows as "mom" and baby pigs as "Wilburs," and include quotes comparing the treatment of animals on factory farms to the treatment of humans during the Holocaust. Though powerful and logical arguments, these tactics may prove off-putting to curious omnivores, and aren't backed up with enough annotation to sway doubters. Still, for those who want an unflinching look at their last burger, this brief guide makes an excellent start.
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Please Don’t Eat the Animals is an exciting and provocative new book on the universal benefits of being a vegetarian. Authors Horsman and Flowers detail the many reasons for the burgeoning movement toward a plant-based diet in four short, interesting, easy-to-digest sections: health, environment, animal welfare, religion and spirituality.
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Wonderful!, Jan 7 2007
By John V. Flowers "Victor" - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Please Don't Eat the Animals: All the Reasons You Need to be a Vegetarian (Paperback)
This is a excellent book! Anyone who is thinking about become a vegetarian or if your not this is for you. I dare you, read this book and put meat into your mouth. You will never be able to again!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Public libraries will thus find it a popular lend., Feb 3 2007
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Please Don't Eat the Animals: All the Reasons You Need to be a Vegetarian (Paperback)
Please Don't Eat the Animals: All the Reasons You Need to Be a Vegetarian provides an impassioned explanation for the movement toward a planet-based diet in sections addressing issues of health, environment, animal welfare and spirituality alike. Given this four-point argument it's hard to refute the value of a guide which will hold appeal to a wide audience, especially those already following vegetarian path. Public libraries will thus find it a popular lend.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The title of the book says it all! Why are humans so cruel to animals?, Jan 30 2010
By Barbara K. King "B. KING" - Published on Amazon.com
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Ce commentaire est de: Please Don't Eat the Animals: All the Reasons You Need to be a Vegetarian (Paperback)
I read this book and cried. I had no idea how cruel we treat animals and how dreadful chickens are treated overall. I haven't been able to eat an egg since reading this book and have tears streaming down my face as I am writing this review. Meat, who needs it? That too is disgusting!
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