On Being Vegan: Reflections on a Compassionate Life

by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Overview

Although the word �vegan� has gained traction in the public consciousness in recent years, misunderstandings and misconceptions still prevail about what �vegan� means. �On Being Vegan" sets out to dispel these myths and demystify what it means to simply live according to the values of compassion, kindness, and wellness we already possess.

Born out of Patrick-Goudreau�s life-changing talks and podcast episodes, these thoughtfully crafted essays reflect her unique blend of passion, humor, and common sense and get to the heart of what it means to be vegan.

*Chapter 1 is the author�s own personal story from compassionate child to desensitized adult.

*Chapter 2, �Defining Vegan,� comprises the origins of the word �vegan,� its definition, and its meaning.

*Chapter 3 offers a brief history of 2,500 years of ethical veganism.

*Chapter 4, �Why Vegan?� provides an overview of some of the most compelling reasons people leave animal products off their plates.

*Chapter 5 offers a response to some of the romanticized excuses we make for eating and using animals.

*Chapter 6 offers insight into the ethical considerations around eating chickens� eggs.

*In Chapter 7 answers questions about �humane� milk.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016211169
Publisher:	Montali Press
Publication date:	03/12/2013
Series:	The Joyful Vegan Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	95 KB

About the Author

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has dedicated her life to empowering people to make informed food choices, to debunking myths about veganism, to being a voice for animals, and to giving people the tools and resources they need to live according to their own values of compassion and wellness. Using her unique blend of passion, humor, and common sense, Colleen adeptly addresses the ethical, social, and practical aspects of a compassionate lifestyle.

A powerful writer, talented chef, and exhilarating speaker, she is the author of five books, including the award-winning The Joy of Vegan Baking, The Vegan Table, Color Me Vegan, Vegan�s Daily Companion, and The 30-Day Vegan Challenge. With a command of traditional and new media, Colleen is the creator of the popular online multimedia program, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge; the host and producer of the life-changing podcast Vegetarian Food for Thought; and she delivers inspiring lectures around the country. She has appeared on the Food Network and PBS and is a contributor to National Public Radio.

Editorial Reviews

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a visionary. She translates vegan ideals into accessible prose and practice more effectively than anyone I know. Relentlessly positive, her message intuitively appeals to vegans, almost-vegans, and no-way-I'd-ever-be vegans alike, which is to say: all of us.

author of Just Food - James McWilliams