Product Description:
By Ingrid Newkirk; foreward by Sir Paul McCartney. Choosing a compassionate lifestyle, one that makes you feel good and has a positive impact on animals and on the environment, has never been easier. In this practical and accessible handbook, loaded with resources, Ingrid Newkirk presents fabulous options that will not only enhance your own life but also the lives of your neighbors, your community, animals, and the earth itself.
From comfortable home furnishings to delicious foods and fashionable clothing, there are a myriad of good choices you can make, including:
-Recognizing hidden animal ingredients in cosmetics and household products
-Raising ecologically aware and animal-friendly kids
-Creating healthy, environmentally friendly meals for everyday and special occasions
-Dressing with style without using leather or other animal products
-Dealing kindly with mice, insects, and other `pests` in the home and garden
-Adopting the right animal companion for you or your family and humanely dealing with behavioral problems
-Volunteering and investing in eco- and animal-friendly companies
Also contains chapters on home and garden, health and disease, recreation and vacations, education and employment choices, retirement planning, holiday celebrations and recipes; plus a large guide to organizations and stores where you can find everything mentioned in the book.
A great resource for new vegans or for those who would like to start making kinder choices in their lives.
472 pages. |
