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| Authors: Kim Barnouin, Rory Freedman
Publisher: Running Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0762424931
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.25
EAN: 9780762424931
ASIN: 0762424931
Publication Date: December 26, 2005
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 Eye Opening October 3, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was not only a funny and informational read, but incredible eye opening. I have been a Vegeterian for a while and this is just the push i need to embark into a vegan lifestyle. I know of so many people that have become vegans from this book alone. They are responsible of saving the lives of hundreds of animals, i have nothing but love and respect for these girls.
Great read, not like your regular "diet" book October 2, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I absolutely love this book. It has changed my life drastically in a very positive way. I think it is fantastic for anyone who is open to learning more about the benefits of a vegan diet. Although this book is not completely about being vegan (there are many other components to healthy eating) you do have to be open to the idea to enjoy this book. There are many angry reviewers that obviously did not read the book the whole way through and missed alot of what the authors were saying. I was most impressed by how much current research is used to back up the authors claims about eating "all natural" foods. I love the way the book was written, because it is light hearted and funny while talking about something very serious. I also loved this book because I felt like it was not about losing a certain number of pounds or even about eating less. This book says you should eat when you are hungry, but you have to eat the right things. I think all the angry reviews shows that this subject really strikes a cord with people.
 Not what you may think, but well worth the read... October 1, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is not about a special "diet" that will help you quickly and easily lose weight. This book is about changing your entire lifestyle! The title and language the authors use will offend some people, but really, this was just their way to grab readers' attention. Read "The Food Revolution" by John Robbins if you're easily offended by foul language. I read this book before "Skinny Bitch", and it changed my life forever.
In my opinion, those who attack this book are those who are choosing to ignore the truth about what they continue putting in their mouths. I got my sister to read the book, but she refused to read the entire chapter about slaughterhouses and animal abuse. Granted, it is not for the faint of heart. But, that being said, just because you ignore something doesn't mean it isn't happening every single day. "Closing your eyes to the problem will not make it go away. You don't want to see it, but you'll eat it?" (p. 52)
It's not just the inhumane treatment of these animals that prevents me from eating them, it's the conflict of interest in our regulatory agencies and government that continues to cover up lies and protect the meat and dairy industries that are making us unhealthy by promoting "products" that people should not be eating.
I'm not saying the vegan lifestyle will work for everyone (although I wish it would). There are people that will refute every truth in this book. There are people who don't care. There are people that were raised to think no other way. There are people who will find the vegan lifestyle too inconvenient. Still, I read this book (and others), and I CHOOSE not to consume animals. You are entitled to CHOOSE what you put in your mouth - I just think it helps to first be informed. People who viciously attack this book, the authors and other people's beliefs will get nowhere and add absolutely nothing to this discussion. This is information. You can CHOOSE to believe it, you can CHOOSE to ignore it or you can CHOOSE to ask more questions. I never questioned what I put in my mouth for 27 years, and now, I kick myself every day for not asking questions and for ignoring the truth.
Regardless of your position on this issue, the authors discuss other food, drink and lifestyle choices that are making people fat and unhealthy - alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise, sugar, coffee, artificial sweeteners, refined/simple carbs and fad diets. Well, duh! But I still think they make some excellent points and provide a great foundation to jumpstart your lifestyle change.
The book ends with daily menus, products they love, their sources of information and additional resources for reading. But, my favorite part of the entire book is the afterword (something they didn't even write), and it's definitely worth repeating:
"Isn't man an amazing animal? He kills wildlife by the millions in order to protect his domestic animals and their feed. Then he kills domestic animals by the billions and eats them. This in turn kills man by the millions, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative - and fatal - health conditions like heart disease, kidney disease and cancer. So then man tortures and kills millions more animals to look for cures for these diseases. Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals. Meanwhile, some people are dying of sad laughter at the absurdity of man, who kills so easily and so violently, and once a year sends out cards praying for 'Peace on Earth.'"
- Preface from Old MacDonald's Factory Farm, by C. David Coats
I guess I have another book to read...
If you just read it for the facts, it's more good than bad! October 1, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
People reviewing this book just get so angry. (I think it's because they don't want to let go of their meat.) If you read this books for the facts, the book has more good information to offer than it does bad.
The only conflicting statement I found was that they aggressively advocate a vegan diet, yet state that Vitamin B-12 can only be found in animal sources. This leads me to believe that the most ideal diet for humans would be an omnivorous one IF you could eat totally organic AND slaughter humanely (which is possible if you put a little bit of effort into your grocery shopping AND don't mind spending a little more on certified products).
Still, if that's the only bad thing (health-wise) about being vegan, then I can't argue with the writers. For example, I agree with them that dairy is not a necessity. (it's actually bad!) Typical Asian diets are dairy free, yet children in countries like Korea & Japan (before Western foods were introduced) never had crazy rickets and adults didn't all crumble with osteoporosis.
I was once an atkins dieter, but I definitely think this book's way of life makes more sense for our health and the environment. A huge majority of Americans would benefit from having more veggies and less meat. You really can't argue that point.
If going vegetarian is too much for you, start with going "humane". Check out this article on "certified humane": [...] Come on, even if you're a red-neck hill-billy, you have to be in support of the small-time farmer who DOESN'T own a giant meat-growing factory! Yes, it costs twice as much, so eat only half as much and you're back to even! Now you're on your way to healthier (more veg, less meat) without paying more than you did before. Besides, you're getting higher quality meat.
Listen, I am not opposed to killing animals. I get the whole food-chain thing. I'm just against causing them suffering while they're living. I don't think that God intended for us to treat his creatures that way....whatever God you believe in. What does it say about a society that tortures its animals? I don't want to be a participant in the torture.
Single a documentary film September 28, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
An Amazing book that highlights how much appearance and image effects our psychology.If you enjoyed this book you may enjoy "Single a documentary film" [...]. The dvd is entertaining and thought provoking and also available on Amazon .com
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