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Increasing numbers of people–including actress Drew Barrymore, pop star Moby, and actor Alec Baldwin–are embracing veganism, a lifestyle that entails avoiding all animal-based products and behaving ethically and conscientiously within our surroundings. In The Vegan Sourcebook, long-time activist Joanne Stepaniak further explores and illuminates the principles and practical aspects of compassionate living…. More >>
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The Vegan Sourcebook
This is a good book if you are new to Vegan lifestyle but not if you want to learn how to cook vegan. It is very preachy on ethics ….telling why zoos are bad, describing animal abuse in circuses, farms, and racing etc. It seems too short on nutritional guidlines other than the extensive description of why milk is not as healthy as we have been taught.
Rating: 2 / 5
I became a vegan several years ago. Naturally, I am curious to read the opinions, advice, and information offered from other vegans. However, I was sorely disappointed with this book. Instead of offering sound, well-referenced information, this book reads like propaganda and represents veganism as more of a religion than a lifestyle. Except for the recipes, I think this book was a waste of my time.
Rating: 1 / 5
this is a great book for anyone who has already decided to become vegan, but for anyone sitting on the fence i’d recommend other resources. the reason is simply that even though this book contains a wealth of great information about the history of the vegan movement, the ethics of veganism, and the ins and outs of vegan nutrition and compassionate consumerism, it DOES get very preachy. i happen to agree with the authors’ statements on animal cruelty and the health and environmental hazards of modern factory farming, not to mention the heinous abuses suffered by workers in the meat industry (among other things), but it should go without saying that the facts speak for themselves, and i think the authors tend to editorialize a great deal, which i found annoying. there are also a great deal of quotes scattered throughout the book that offer interesting insights into vegan ethics, but they are generally from people i’d never heard of, which also took the book down a notch for me. the recipes at the end of the book are good though, easy to make and useful to have on hand. all told this IS a good resource for vegans and new converts, who may not mind being preached at since they’re members of the choir, but for others, a more objective approach could serve more effectively.
Rating: 3 / 5
All I can say is “WOW”. So many things about vegan living was explained in this book! Although I do not fully agree with all the tenants of veganism. I do agree that eating packaged meats from animals raised in cruel conditions is not the smartest thing nor the most humane.
Having raised and having killed animals for food, I also know how to work with animals in order to not have “fear” energy be in their flesh that is eaten. I have sat with birthing animals and coddled their young, with gentleness and love. All the while talking to them about how I appreciate their willingness to grow up and sacrifice themselves for my survival. Its another perspective in the way of life!
Don’t get me wrong…I fully understand and believe that we are killing ourselves due to the manner in which we raise and eat foodstuffs. I do not think we need to go to extremes to express our humanity.
In ancient times offerings and supplication was given before the hunt, and before the harvest. Vegans offer nothing about the way in which we have been harvesting grains, vegetables, and legumes. In a sense saying that animals have more consciousness than the plant.
We have to eat. If we eat, we should chose to eat foodstuffs humanely grown, gathered, slaughtered (if we chose meat). I personally feel organic is the best way, and the author does as well. As concerned caring humans we should also keep in mind that all things on the planet have spirit. whether animal/plant/or stone. Respect for all of life to me should be a consideration. It is not just about humane thinking. It is a spiritual way of thinking.
Now, saying that…
The book does an excellent job in informing the general populous with information that would not be generally known about the ways in which those who do farming handle their livestock, and the scientific world as well. Unfortunately, making it look like all farmers do the same kind of thing.
I find that this book informs in ways that others do not. The author is well-researched, informed, and should be read by everyone whether they agree to the philosophical beliefs or not.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is a literary weapon in the vegan revolution!!! A must for all dedicated vegans! From ethics to cooking…it’s all here!!!
Rating: 5 / 5