maleficentbookdragon's review against another edition
2.0
It was too much Why? and not enough How for me. I get it, being vegan is better; but I would have liked more practical solutions, meal plans, and recipes, and less pushing me to her other books.
periodicreader's review against another edition
2.0
I was really on team, "This book is pretty good," until the author started getting into the descriptive death of animals, and the fact that she believes that, if you are Christian, you should have a plant-based diet because Jesus said so.
I'm interested in eating healthier, which is why I picked this up from the library. I had my fingers crossed that it would be about the good side of being a "Veganist," and not use shock tactics to try and sway people over. I got about half way through before all of that started. It does have good information in it...but now that I've finished it, the only thing that I'm remembering is the stuff that I wasn't interested in hearing in the first place.
I'm interested in eating healthier, which is why I picked this up from the library. I had my fingers crossed that it would be about the good side of being a "Veganist," and not use shock tactics to try and sway people over. I got about half way through before all of that started. It does have good information in it...but now that I've finished it, the only thing that I'm remembering is the stuff that I wasn't interested in hearing in the first place.
just_jobie's review against another edition
4.0
I am very aware of where my food comes from and the mistreatment of animals in factory farms (this why I am a vegetarian) but this book opened my eyes even futher to how much eating a vegan diet would positively impact other parts of my life and support my ethical beliefs. I liked how Kathy really focused on the health benifits of eating a plant based diet verus focusing her argument on the mistreatmant of animals like so many other vegan arguments. By presenting both personal stories told by others and scientific studies she creates a solid foundation to help you understand the complexity of the issues. The chapter on animal rights is a hard read but I learned a lot and will always think about my where my food comes from. This is a good read for anybody who is interested in learning more about the power of plant based nutrition and how to buy food that supports ethical practices. I am planning on reading more of Kathy's books.
esselleayy's review against another edition
2.0
Good if you really don't know anything about being vegan. If you've already experimented, this book won't provide you with much new information and very few recipes.
lehinton's review against another edition
3.0
This book is a very good introductory book to veganism. I only gave it 3 stars because none of the information presented was original. I've read a few books on introductory veganism, so it seemed like so many other books. That isn't a downfall, however. The information was presented in a way that kept me from being bored and reiterated what I already knew.
If you are curious about adopting vegan habits, this is the perfect book for you. It isn't about hardcore veganism, it's about "leaning" into it. She doesn't judge people for using animal products, and is very aware of the natural progression from carnivore to vegetarian to "veganist" or wherever we fall in between.
If you are curious about adopting vegan habits, this is the perfect book for you. It isn't about hardcore veganism, it's about "leaning" into it. She doesn't judge people for using animal products, and is very aware of the natural progression from carnivore to vegetarian to "veganist" or wherever we fall in between.
leebill's review against another edition
4.0
This just clinched it...I am hoping that she did not make this stuff up...was waffling until I read this. The grain to feed the rich could wipe out hunger...
linzreadssd's review against another edition
4.0
3 stars for repetitiveness, 5 stars for research and subject matter.