Mark Hawthorne

Mark Hawthorne is the author of five books on animals, animal rights, veganism, and social justice: "The Way of the Rabbit"; "Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism," which empowers people around the world to get active for animals; "Bleating Hearts: The Hidden World of Animal Suffering," which examines the many ways humans exploit nonhumans; "A Vegan Ethic: Embracing a Life of Compassion Toward All"; and "Eco-Spirituality and Human–Animal Relationships." Mark stopped eating meat after an encounter with one of India's many cows in 1992 and became an ethical vegan a decade later. His writing has also been featured in "Vegan's Daily Companion" (Quarry Books) and in the anthologies "Uncaged: Top Activists Share Their Wisdom on Effective Farm Animal Advocacy" (Ben Davidow), "Turning Points in Compassion: Personal Journeys of Animal Advocates" (SpiritWings), and "Stories to Live By: Wisdom to Help You Make the Most of Every Day" (Travelers' Tales). Mark is a frequent contributor to VegNews magazine. He and his wife, Lauren, live in California. You'll find him tweeting @markhawthorne and on Instagram at @markhawthorneauthor.