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Learn to COOK - The Vegan Sourcebook (Sourcebooks)
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List Price: $21.95
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Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5636
EAN: 9780737305067
ISBN: 0737305061
Label: McGraw-Hill
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: 2000-10-01
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Studio: McGraw-Hill
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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.
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Summary: The Vegan Sourcebook
Comment: 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.
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Summary: Fantastic
Comment: This book is incredibly informative!! It also has some great recipes in the back...my favorite thus far are the "Farmhouse Stew" & "The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies!!!!!!!" Definately a "must have" for beginning this healthy lifestyle!!
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Summary: Amazing...
Comment: This is my Favorite Vegan book of all time. It talks about everything to concerns all the way to benefits of Veganism. They even added a small cookbook for beginners. This book motivated me to be Vegan (Have been for 9 months)! Worth the money!
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Summary: Very insightful and helpful
Comment: I have been a vegetarian for 10 years but said many times that I would never become vegan. I didn't see why I should, it just seemed too extreme when being vegetarian was beneficial enough to animals, right? A friend recommended this book to me, and after reading just a few chapters I was enlightened. I had no idea the dairy industry was just as cruel as the meat industry, or that the meat industry even gets its low-grade chicken and beef from the dairy farms. I immediately transitioned into vegan, and it's not something that I regret. I can't look at eggs the same way!
Aside from the background information on the various animal industries, the information included in this book is priceless. It covers everything from how veganism started to "hidden" animal by-products, to living compassionately even when you have unwanted pests (rodents and insects!). This is the #1 source you'll want if anyone ever gives you a hard time about being vegan!
Note that you shouldn't read this if you're dead set in your ways and don't want to know the grim truth about the meat and dairy industries.
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Summary: viva vegan!
Comment: I have been a vegetarian for 10 years and then I started eating meat when I was pregnant because I listened to people instead of educating myself.
I gained massive weight. I didn't feel good and I started having serious bouts of depression. You are what you eat!!
This book helped me make the easy transformation of becoming a vegan! I now understood that we are eating stressed out animals that are treated poorly before they die.
Since becoming a vegan I no longer take anti-depressants, I have boundless energy and I am truly happy! If you want to be a happy and healthy person go vegan and purchace this book! It will guide you into a wonderful lifestyle.
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