A thought-provoking look at how what we eat profoundly effects all living things and the environment—and how we can make healthful, more humane food choices.
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"A great and thought-provoking look at current food issues from the perspective of three families -- one that lives in Arkansas and shops at Wal-Mart, one that lives in the Nertheast and shops at Trader Joe's and farmer's markets, and one that lived in Kansas and keep a vegan household. Unlike other recent books on food issues, this one does not shy away from the moral issues that surround the decision to eat factory-farmed meat. No doubt because Peter Singer is a co-author."
— Kim (5 out of 5 stars)
" I don't always agree with Peter Singer, but he always makes me think. "
— Tucker, 2/12/2014" Obviously bias and needs to be read with close caution and consideration to his views... But very insightful and revealing in the world of foods. "
— Jackie, 2/5/2014" I read this book for a class I was taking. It made me aware of all the different things we need to consider when taking that first bite. Do I change my ways and try to eat more ethically or put blinders on and continue on the path I have been on? "
— Vickie, 1/25/2014" If you're curious about why I became vegan... "
— Melanie, 1/8/2014" It starts out strong but it didn't keep my interest for long although it is well written and educational. "
— Yuki, 1/7/2014" Very thorough, nice focus on ethics from THE animal rights advocate, Peter Singer!!!! "
— Jess, 1/2/2014" This is a must read book!! I only gave it 4 stars because I don't subscribe to all of the authors theories - but I do agree with many and it has changed the way I eat, shop and think already. "
— Shelley, 12/30/2013" this is the book that really convinced me to become vegetarian "
— Lindsay, 9/29/2013" You should avoid this book if you want to be able to keep eating meat from the grocery store (even the supposedly nice 'organic' kind). "
— Christine, 8/22/2013" Wonderfully written, and as profoundly disturbing as you would expect. Most of the book is about the US market, but there's excellent references to Australia as well. "
— David, 12/27/2012" Wonderful. The only bad thing was that when I finished it I felt even more guilty than usual that I'm not vegan. "
— Jim, 9/9/2012Peter Singer is professor emeritus of bioethics at Princeton University and has been described as the world's most influential philosopher. His many books include Animal Liberation, Practical Ethics, The Life You Can Save, and Ethics in the Real World.
Rick Adamson is an award-winning voice artist with more than twenty years’ experience in voiceovers, spoken word events, event announcing, and children’s media, as well as commercials for well-known international corporations. He has narrated numerous television and film documentaries, including Croatia, co-narrated with Martin Sheen. His audiobook narration includes more than two dozen major books, as well as dozens of early-reader titles for juveniles. He won the prestigious Audie Award in 2011 for Best Inspirational/Faith-Based Fiction for In a Heartbeat, and he was among the finalists for the 2006 Audie Award for Best Personal Development/Motivational Work for Younger Next Year. He earned an AudioFile Earphones Award for the ensemble narration of Rough Water.