Book Review by Emily, Vegan Pledge Buddy 2012
Being Vegan reads like a definitive
guide to vegan living. Incredibly easy to read, the author appears to speak in
a soothing tone as she answers many of the common questions that people often
have about this lifestyle. The book itself is a compilation of some of the
thousands of questions that she has received about compassionate vegan living
from individuals all over the world.
The questions and responses
reflect a number of varied topics. These include definitions of veganism,
veganism and evolution/religion/spirituality, alternatives to animal fibres,
vegan students on campus, employment, reproduction, activism and so forth. A
large chunk of the book examines questions concerning social relationships with
others who are not vegan. These questions are addressed extensively and focus
on mixed relationships (when one person is vegan but the other is not) as well
as dealing with parents, friends and relatives. The author further offers
insights into raising vegan children, talking to teachers, being vegan at
social celebrations (a wedding or party) and vegan etiquette (constructive ways
of dealing with non-vegan gifts).
The book is very thorough and
even manages to shed light on fine-tuned issues. For example, one person writes
with questions concerning vegan art supplies, whilst others ask questions
pertaining to ethical ways of controlling uninvited intruders (e.g., ants,
mice). Another vegan ponders what to do with non-vegan heirlooms.
Being Vegan examines ethical
veganism in its entirety (i.e., veganism that extends beyond plant based eating
alone), so it is an excellent resource for those who wish to extend veganism
to other areas of their life aside from food. An excellent read and very
worthwhile exploring.
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