The Interconnectedness of Life: New Edition 2015 - Softcover

Lanfield, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1502892197 ISBN 13: 9781502892195

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

We need to realize that we are interconnected with one another and that we depend on one another for survival. We must love one another unconditionally to survive. Love not only includes humans but all beings. No one is ever excluded, as unconditional love means, by definition, that there are no conditions when it comes to whom or what we love. The Interconnectedness of Life explores humanity's transformation fro living by killing into living by loving. If we want to live in a more harmonious, loving and compassionate world amongst animals, the earth and one another, we have to awaken to our true selves and realize the underlying reasons for the many human-made problems, that it is the animal foods on our plates and the solution to the problem which is to live vegan. Until we come to the realization that nonhuman animals are not here for us, but rather here with us, and realize that we need to stop seeing them as property, there will never be peace and love on this earth. If the bloodshed towards innocent creatures prevails - wars, environmental devastation, world hunger, disease, and sickness are inevitable.

Year: 2014 (2015 Newly Revised Edition) Cover Drawings: Raffaella Cosco Title Design: Michael Lanfield Foreword: Karen Davis, PhD Publisher: We Are Interconnected Films

About this title

About the Author:

The #1 Amazon best-selling author of The Journey, educator, and filmmaker, Michael Lanfield is a certified World Peace Diet facilitator. Inspired and taught by Dr. Will Tuttle, his talks are informative, inspiring and interactive. He is also the author of The Interconnectedness of Life, and The Lost Love. He is the founder of the non-profit organizations, We Are Interconnected Films and The Vegan Sandwich. Karen Davis, PhD is the president and founder of United Poultry Concerns, a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl including a sanctuary for chickens on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. She has written numerous essays and books including, Prisoned Chickens, Poisoned Eggs: An Inside Look at the Modern Poultry Industry; More Than a Meal: The Turkey in History, Myth, Ritual, and Reality; Instead of Chicken, Instead of Turkey: A Poultryless “Poultry” Potpourri; A Home for Henny; and The Holocaust and the Henmaid’s Tale: A Case for Comparing Atrocities.

Review:

If we as humans are ever to break free from the path of destruction we currently find ourselves on, it is crucial that we as a species embrace the concept of nonviolence. Veganism is a philosophy whose time has come, and in order for us to fulfill our destiny of spiritual evolution, it is one that must be recognized and adopted by every living human on this planet. Michael’s message is clear, love is the glue that connects everything to everything else, and denial of this has led to wide scale suffering for countless animals, planet wide. If we are ever to bring this planet back from the brink of seemingly inevitable despair, we must recognize animals as our brethren and realize we are here to guide and protect them, not to abuse, slaughter and gluttonously devour them, as has sadly been the case since the dawning of recorded history. The Interconnectedness of Life goes far in explaining just why we need to step back and take a look at our relationship with other earthlings, and sheds light on the daily, forced atrocities animals must endure before finally ending butchered sizzled and fried on our dinner tables."
– Mango Wodzak, Author of Destination Eden

The very essence of Interconnectedness of Life is in the name itself. The author has pen concerns, emotions, and change all in a heart warming, heartbreaking, yet uplifting book. His words are powerful and bittersweet articulating reality. A must read for all. Change is here!
– Dr. Ma Maha-Atma, Msc.D., Prema Bhakti Yogani

Reading the Interconnectedness of Life, you feel as though you are sitting with Michael himself as he opens his heart and tells his story of vegan awakening. In this genuine and heartfelt book, he covers all the reasons why human beings must end the exploitation and killing of animals, if life on earth is to survive. He also offers excellent references for further research. What I love the most about Michael’s work, though, is that he goes to the heart of the solution for us all. He makes it clear that our task “to create peace and heaven on earth” requires the raising of human consciousness to the highest level of unconditional love for all life. This book will help many people become vegan and thus, help bring peace, freedom and love to all beings.
– Judy Carman, MA, Author of Peace to all Beings and The Missing Peace

I’ve known Michael for a few years and he has impressed me as a kind-hearted person who is sincere in his passion for animals and desire to help people. I read Michael’s book and it was a great job. My own books focus on holistic health and wellness from a vegan and raw vegan approach and Michael has done the theme justice. I am delighted to highly recommend The Interconnected of Life to readers who want to learn more about veganism.
–Jenny Berkeley, RN, CHN, Co-Publisher of EternityWatch Magazine

This book is a masterpiece of information on veganism. The arguments are explained in a simple and deep meaningful way allowing the reader to acknowledge the universal kindness and love for all sentient beings.
–Luciana Milia, Founder of ionontimangio

Complete – If I had to describe The Interconnectedness of Life with one word, that is the one I would choose. Michael has poured his soul into this book, and as an author myself I can attest to the time and effort that it takes to write a quality book. Michael has written a book that covers every facet of veganism. This book goes further than covering just the environmental, health, and ethical reasons for living a vegan lifestyle; in addition to those three well discussed pillars of veganism Michael covers other topics such as the spirituality of veganism, human rights, and even fruitarianism, a section that I particularly enjoyed. Michael breaks veganism down into its simplest form, and covers every aspect you could think of – and some that you didn’t. Not only does this book clearly explain every aspect of veganism, but it ties the... no it connects them together. This book is Interconnectedness.
–Jon Kozak, Raw Food Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, and Author of Nuts About No Nuts

The Interconnectedness of Life articulates in an uplifting and engaging way the many correspondences between vegan living and building a healthier world. Michael Lanfield weaves stories from his personal journey of transformation together with the latest research on nutrition and ecology. To this he adds a judicious selection of wise words from sages of many times and places. The result is a literary banquet that is sure to inspire and guide readers to greater compassion, clarity, health, and understanding. Highly recommended.
–Dr. Will Tuttle, Author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book The World Peace Diet

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1502892197
• ISBN 13: 9781502892195
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172
• Illustrator: Cosco Raffaella