I read this book last year when I
pledged to try vegan for one month. As someone exploring veganism for the first
time, I wanted more information about the main arguments for veganism and its
benefits. Vegan: The
New Ethics of Eating didn't disappoint.
The book essentially examines the
importance of vegan eating from three main perspectives: for the sake of your
own health, compassion toward animals and for the Earth.
Part one discusses plant-based
eating as a remedy for ever-increasing health concerns such as heart attack,
heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol and various cancers. With contributions
from doctors and patients alike, the author leaves nothing to speculation and
instead provides evidence using published medical research (with references at the back).
Part two details the truth about
food animals, their commercial rearing, treatment and genetic engineering. The
use of animals in the dairy, egg and meat industries is examined and touching
stories of rescued animals are highlighted throughout.
The final portion of the book
looks beyond the dinner table and explains the devastating impact that factory
farming is having on our environment at large. Issues such as population
growth, world hunger and the loss of wildlife are explained. Plant based eating
is discussed as a sustainable solution to overcoming environmental problems.
In sum, Vegan: The New Ethics of
Eating is an informative, interesting read. The book logically sets out the main reasons why people are attracted to veganism in a
straightforward, mater-of-fact style that is free from emotive language. This
book was a very important stepping stone in helping me to become vegan. One
year after having first read this book, I am still vegan and am very
happy. Highly recommended to all. 5 stars.
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