Teach Respect.
Model Empathy.
Inspire Action.
BOOKS AND VIDEOS
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There are so many wonderful and powerful books that have truly changed people's lives. While I have not read many of the ones I've listed below, they come to me highly recommended. Please click on the links to read the descriptions. And come visit my site again, as I will be updating this list as time goes on.
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mainly ANIMAL/ETHICAL issues
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BOOKS
Animal Liberation: The Definitive Classic of the Animal Movement
by Peter Singer
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by Jonathan Safran Foer
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This is Vegan Propaganda (And Other Lies That the Meat Industry Tells You)
by Ed Winters (Earthling Ed)
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism
by Melanie Joy
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Voices for Animal Liberation: Inspirational Accounts by Animal Rights Activists
by Brittany Michelson
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mainly HEALTH issues
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BOOKS
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How Not To Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
by Dr. Michael Greger
Diet for a New America: How Your Food Choices Affect Your Health, Happiness and the Future of Life on Earth
by John Robbins
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The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted, and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long Term Health
by T. Colin Campbell
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mainly FITNESS issues
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BOOKS
The Athlete's Simple Guide to a Plant-Based Lifestyle: How to Easily Improve Your Health, Performance, and Longevity. Works for Non-Athletes, Too! by Suzanna McGee. (Suzanna is my dear friend, fitness coach, and the gal who convinced me to write my book!)
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​mainly ENVIRONMENTAL issues
VIDEOS
What's the Real Cost of a Burger?
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mainly RELIGIOUS issues
VIDEOS
Should Christians Be Vegan? - by Vegan Yak
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The Lecture Every Jew Has To Watch (for adults) - by Asa Keisar, who is an Israeli Jewish religious scholar, rabbi, scribe, and advocate for veganism. Keisar became a vegan after learning about the widespread animal welfare issues present in today's egg and dairy factory farms. WARNING: You will be shown footage of the treatment of animals on farms.
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​mainly FOR KIDS
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BOOKS
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That's Why We Don't Eat Animals
by Ruby Roth
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Buzzie Buzz Books - By Hanna Golan. Buzzie Buzz is the proverbial "fly on the wall" who perpetually seeks out adventures that teach him about veganism. (Hanna is my dear friend who inspired me to become vegan. I have also had the privilege of editing many of her children's books.)​
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All About Farmed Animals: The Vegan Perspective - by Hanna Golan. This link will take you Hanna's Author Page. She has written so many beautiful books about animals. Look for the ones that say The Vegan Perspective ... or check out all her fact-filled and colorful books. (Hanna is my dear friend who inspired me to become vegan. I have also had the privilege of editing many of her children's books.)
VIDEOS
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A Series of Vegan Videos for Kids (and adults, too.)
by Emily Moran Barwick
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A 10-Year-Old's Vision for Healing the Planet - TEDx Talk
by Genesis Butler (uploaded by TEDx)
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