Vegan's Daily Companion: 365 Days of Inspiration for Cooking, Eating, and Living Compassionately - Softcover

Patrick-Goudreau, Colleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159253855X ISBN 13: 9781592538553

Publisher: Quarry Books, 2013

Synopsis

"Full of wisdom, intelligence, and thoughtfulness, Vegan's Daily Companion is one of those books that inspires you to be a better person with each page you read."—John Robbins, bestselling author of The Food Revolution, Diet for a New America, and The New Good Life

"An unfettered, unabashed daily affirmation of the joy of being vegan. An invitation and a promise, a process and a guide for creating a compassionate world. And some darn good recipes, too!"—Carol J. Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat

"As a vegan advocate for nearly two decades, I was pleasantly surprised to learn a wealth of brand new and fascinating information in this completely unique book that combines practical tips and insightful wisdom for eating healthfully and living joyfully. Full of stunning photos and interesting facts about animals in history and literature, this is a fantastic resource for vegans as well as for curious, compassionate non-vegans."—Melanie Joy, Ph.D., author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows

Live a joyful, compassionate life, every day of the year with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's new-in-paperback guide, Vegan's Daily Companion!

Mondays: For the Love of Food – A celebration of familiar and not-so-familiar foods to spark enthusiasm for eating healthfully.

Tuesdays: Effective Communication – Techniques and tactics for speaking on behalf of veganism effectively and compassionately.

Wednesdays: Optimum Health for Body, Mind, and Spirit – Care and maintenance for becoming and remaining a joyful vegan.

Thursdays: Animals in the Arts: Literature, Film, Painting – Inspiration across the ages that reflects our consciousness of and relationship to non-human animals.

Fridays: Stories of Hope, Rescue, and Transformation – Heartening stories of people who have become awakened and animals have found sanctuary.

Saturdays + Sundays: Healthful Recipes – Favorite recipes to use as activism and nourishment.

About this title

About the Author

A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is an award-winning author of seven books, including the bestselling The Joy of Vegan Baking, The Vegan Table, Color Me Vegan, Vegan's Daily Companion, On Being Vegan, and The 30-Day Vegan Challenge. She is an acclaimed speaker and beloved host of the inspiring podcast "Food for Thought," which was voted Favorite Podcast by VegNews magazine readers.

Colleen has appeared on national and regional TV programs--including the Food Network, CBS, PBS, and FOX. Interviews with her have been featured on NPR, Huffington Post, U.S. News and World Report, The Chicago Tribune, The Miami Times, Pacifica Radio, and Rodale News--and in countless publications, blogs, and podcasts.

Her recipes have been featured on Epicurious.com and Oprah.com, and she is a featured guest on Delicious TV's Vegan Mashup, a program that recently aired on public television in 41 states. Colleen is a regular contributor to Perspectives on KQED, NPR's San Francisco affiliate, which reaches 830,000 listeners weekly.

Review

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“An unfettered, unabashed daily affirmation of the joy of being vegan. An invitation and a promise, a process and a guide for creating a compassionate world. And some darn good recipes, too!” —Carol J. Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat

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“Though this book is geared towards vegans, it is really a guide for anyone and everyone who wants to live mindfully, compassionately, and healthfully. Full of wisdom, intelligence, and thoughtfulness, The Vegan's Daily Companion is one of those books that inspires you to be a better person with each page you read.” —John Robbins, bestselling author of The Food Revolution, Diet For a New America, and The New Good Life

Normal0MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

“As a vegan advocate for nearly two decades, I was pleasantly surprised to learn a wealth of brand new and fascinating information in this completely unique book that combines practical tips and insightful wisdom for eating healthfully and living joyfully. Full of stunning photos and interesting facts about animals in history and literature, this is a fantastic resource for vegans as well as for curious, compassionate non-vegans.” —Melanie Joy, Ph.D., author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows

About this edition

• Publisher: Quarry Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 159253855X
• ISBN 13: 9781592538553
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 320