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NO HAPPY COWS - John Robbins
NO HAPPY COWS - John Robbins
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No Cow Left Behind
From investigative journalist and bestselling author John Robbins comes a collection of essays on food politics, sustainability, and revolution.
Holy cow. With words like food additives, GMOs, and Big Food buzzing around, it’s getting harder to choose what to eat. And even the most well-informed eaters have a thing or two to learn about real food and the food system. Gathering and updating articles from his Huffington Post column, Robbins’s No Happy Cows features recent observations along with never before published material on today’s food revolution.
Moo-ve over, food corporations. You have to know food to eat food, but what happens when food companies leave some facts out? With commentaries on what we should and shouldn’t eat (and why), Robbins brings us to the frontlines of the food revolution. From his undercover investigations of feedlots and slaughterhouses, to the slave trade behind chocolate and coffee, he gives readers a look into the importance of working for a more compassionate and environmentally responsible world.
Inside read more about:
- Greed and salmonella
- Soy and Alzheimer's
- And much more!
If you enjoyed books by Marion Nestle or reads like How Not to Die, Feeding You Lies or The Way We Eat Now; then you’ll want to learn more by reading No Happy Cows.
Review
"This compilation of previously published essays, along with some new material, by bestselling author Robbins (The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World) examines the physical, social, economical, and environmental effects of industrialized food production. While a longtime promoter of a varied, plantbased diet, Robbins acknowledges that many people also want to eat animal products; for that audience, he espouses the benefits of supporting humane, natural farming practices that promote sustainability while providing nutritious, affordable food for everyone. The book's title derives from Robbins's lawsuit with PETA against the California Milk Board's "Happy Cows Come from California" advertising campaign. He discusses largescale agribusinesses, misleading advertisements, food labeling, and government regulations of agriculture, all while providing information for his claims and deftly avoiding steamrolling readers with technical language or invective.Verdict: Robbins sounds like a close friend who is very passionate about his cause. Like a good pal, he encourages readers to make informed choices about what they consume and how they spend their money. He believes even small steps can have big impacts if more people join his food revolution." --Meagan Storey, Virginia Beach, Library Journal, May 4, 2012 ― Reviews
"John Robbins has inspired a revolution, plain and simple. He saw things that were wrong in the food industry long before any of us did, and with his brilliant research and compelling insight, caused a seismic shift in the way we Americans behold our dinner plates. This book is not only clarifying in terms of the physical, environmental, and spiritual effects of food, but it is inspiring enough to cause material change." -Kathy Freston, New York Times bestselling author of Quantum Wellness and Veganist ― Reviews
"John Robbins is the leading voice in the world for restoring humanity to its proper relationship with food, the Earth, and health." --Paul Hawken, author of Natural Capitalism ― Reviews
"Every so often, I come across a book of substance -- a masterpiece that enriches all aspects of my life. It's rare, but when it happens, I am over the moon. John's new book, No Happy Cows, is that kind of book, which I am highly recommending in my work and books. If you wish to upgrade your diet, lose weight, reboot your health, and enhance your life physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, No Happy Cows will be your godsend. Every page of this book is filled with food for thought. I encourage you to get several extra copies to keep on hand and give for gifts. It's a mustread for anyone interested in vibrant health from an outstanding author who writes from the heart. Kudos to John Robbins for another lifechanging book!" Susan Smith Jones, PhD, author of The Joy Factor and Walking on Air ― Reviews
"With his singular talent for telling us what we need to know in a way that makes us want to hear it, John Robbins gives us No Happy Cows--as engaging as it is informative, and more important than you'll know until you've read it." -Victoria Moran, author, Main Street Vegan ― Reviews
"In this comprehensive yet highly accessible book, John Robbins puts to rest many of the most hotly debated and pressing issues of the times regarding our food choices. With his characteristic grace, compassion, and wisdom, Robbins debunks the myths that have confounded consumers, causing them to act against their own interests and the interests of the planet. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of the world." --Melanie Joy, PhD, EdM, author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism ― Reviews
About the Author
John Robbins is the bestselling author of Voices of the Food Revolution, No Happy Cows, Diet for a New America, and many other landmark works. He is the founder of EarthSave International and the co-founder and co-host of the 100,000+ member Food Revolution Network, http://foodrevolution.org.
Robbins' work has been the subject of cover stories and feature articles in The San Francisco Chronicle, The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Life, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and many of the nation's other major newspapers and magazines. His life and work have also been featured in an hour-long PBS special titled “Diet For A New America.”
The only son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire, Robbins was groomed to follow in his father's footsteps, but chose to walk away from Baskin-Robbins and the immense wealth it represented to "...pursue the deeper American Dream...the dream of a society at peace with its conscience because it respects and lives in harmony with all life forms. A dream of a society that is truly healthy, practicing a wise and compassionate stewardship of a balanced ecosystem.” He lives with his family in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
- Publisher : Conari Press; 1st edition (April 1, 2012)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1573245755
- ISBN-13 : 978-1573245753
- Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.4 x 0.3 x 8.3 inches
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