Eating Animals, vegan kids, and hostility toward vegetarianism

[Guest guest]

I'm curious if anyone else has read this book yet? I've been wanting to

read it and put it on reserve and waited for it to be available at my

local library.

 

They called yesterday and said it was waiting for me at the front desk.

I went in to the desk, gave the woman my card and said I was there to

pick up a reserved book. She walks back to the desk with the book and

was so unhappy that I was checking it out!

 

She started making comments to me, much to my surprise (I would prefer

she check it out and let me go, rather than badger my choice in books).

She said she saw him on Ellen (good!) and this woman was just angry at

the site of the book. The conversation ended when I told her " I don't

expect to learn much that is new, considering I've been an ethical

vegetarian for over 14 years, but I like to read the books anyway and

I'll also review it on my blog. "

 

It's amazing how vegetarianism, animal rights or the title " Eating

Animals " can conjure up such hostility in people! It always makes me

think of the chapter on denial in the book " The Face On Your Plate "

(another great book).

 

On another note, following our discussion on raising vegan/vegetarian

kids, my kids have been eating vegan when we dine out (rather than

vegetarian)! I have had several discussions with them about eggs/milk

and they are all for dropping them. This has also trickled over to my

husband, who is also willing to go vegan. So it has been an easy

transition for them all thus far, so thank you to all those who shared

their experiences with raising vegan kids. I took it to heart and am now

pushing my kids to do what I wanted them to do all along (be vegan!).

 

Anyway, just wanted to share that!

Jacqueline

[Guest guest]

I have not read the book, but based on your recommendations, and since I

just love Jeffrey Mason, I think I will request The Face on Your Plate from

my library. I have read Eat to Live, Food Revolution, Six Arguments for a

Greener Diet and The China Study. I look forward to expanding my repertoire

of vegan reading material.

 

On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Jacqueline Bodnar

<jbwrote:

 

>

>

> I'm curious if anyone else has read this book yet? I've been wanting to

> read it and put it on reserve and waited for it to be available at my

> local library.

>

> They called yesterday and said it was waiting for me at the front desk.

> I went in to the desk, gave the woman my card and said I was there to

> pick up a reserved book. She walks back to the desk with the book and

> was so unhappy that I was checking it out!

>

> She started making comments to me, much to my surprise (I would prefer

> she check it out and let me go, rather than badger my choice in books).

> She said she saw him on Ellen (good!) and this woman was just angry at

> the site of the book. The conversation ended when I told her " I don't

> expect to learn much that is new, considering I've been an ethical

> vegetarian for over 14 years, but I like to read the books anyway and

> I'll also review it on my blog. "

>

> It's amazing how vegetarianism, animal rights or the title " Eating

> Animals " can conjure up such hostility in people! It always makes me

> think of the chapter on denial in the book " The Face On Your Plate "

> (another great book).

>

> On another note, following our discussion on raising vegan/vegetarian

> kids, my kids have been eating vegan when we dine out (rather than

> vegetarian)! I have had several discussions with them about eggs/milk

> and they are all for dropping them. This has also trickled over to my

> husband, who is also willing to go vegan. So it has been an easy

> transition for them all thus far, so thank you to all those who shared

> their experiences with raising vegan kids. I took it to heart and am now

> pushing my kids to do what I wanted them to do all along (be vegan!).

>

> Anyway, just wanted to share that!

> Jacqueline

>

>

>

 

 

 

--

Regards,

 

Vibeke

 

People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New

Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New

Year and Christmas.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Sorry haven't read this book. But, oh, I would definitely say something to the

supervisor at this library. Certainly, unless a " librarian " has something

positive to say about a patron's choice she should keep her thoughts to herself.

You responded well, but this employee should be better trained. A library should

be a SAFE place for everyone. What if she did this to a child?

 

, " Jacqueline Bodnar " <jb wrote:

>

>> She said she saw him on Ellen (good!) and this woman was just angry at

> the site of the book. The conversation ended when I told her " I don't

> expect to learn much that is new, considering I've been an ethical

> vegetarian for over 14 years, but I like to read the books anyway and

>

> Jacqueline

>

[Guest guest]

You are right. I try to stay non-confrontational, so I would write the

supervisor a letter describing the event. I think that person may just need a

reminder on her actual position an duties in the library.

Could you even suggest to the supervisor that the rude librarian be urged to

read this book????

 

Cassie

" life's a garden, dig it! "

 

Sent from my iPhone

 

On Jan 1, 2010, at 10:12 AM, " Bonnie " <bssorak wrote:

 

Sorry haven't read this book. But, oh, I would definitely say something to the

supervisor at this library. Certainly, unless a " librarian " has something

positive to say about a patron's choice she should keep her thoughts to herself.

You responded well, but this employee should be better trained. A library should

be a SAFE place for everyone. What if she did this to a child?

 

, " Jacqueline Bodnar " <jb wrote:

>

>> She said she saw him on Ellen (good!) and this woman was just angry at

> the site of the book. The conversation ended when I told her " I don't

> expect to learn much that is new, considering I've been an ethical

> vegetarian for over 14 years, but I like to read the books anyway and

>

> Jacqueline

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I'm reading it right now, actually! On page 111 and I love it. I have been vegan

for about a year and I'm learning a lot that I maybe knew peripherally but never

really focused on before. I think one of the great things about it is the author

didn't set out to write a book to convince people to become vegan, he wasn't

even really vegan himself at the time. I've found it to be very fact-based and

straightforward, not full of emotional arguments like many books are. He even

includes some information and quotes from family based farmers to show both

sides of the farm industry. I think it's a great read for anyone, whether they

want to be (or are) vegan or not. I think more people need to understand where

their food is really coming from.

 

, " Jacqueline Bodnar " <jb wrote:

>

> I'm curious if anyone else has read this book yet? I've been wanting to

> read it and put it on reserve and waited for it to be available at my

> local library.

>

> They called yesterday and said it was waiting for me at the front desk.

> I went in to the desk, gave the woman my card and said I was there to

> pick up a reserved book. She walks back to the desk with the book and

> was so unhappy that I was checking it out!

>

> She started making comments to me, much to my surprise (I would prefer

> she check it out and let me go, rather than badger my choice in books).

> She said she saw him on Ellen (good!) and this woman was just angry at

> the site of the book. The conversation ended when I told her " I don't

> expect to learn much that is new, considering I've been an ethical

> vegetarian for over 14 years, but I like to read the books anyway and

> I'll also review it on my blog. "

>

> It's amazing how vegetarianism, animal rights or the title " Eating

> Animals " can conjure up such hostility in people! It always makes me

> think of the chapter on denial in the book " The Face On Your Plate "

> (another great book).

>

> On another note, following our discussion on raising vegan/vegetarian

> kids, my kids have been eating vegan when we dine out (rather than

> vegetarian)! I have had several discussions with them about eggs/milk

> and they are all for dropping them. This has also trickled over to my

> husband, who is also willing to go vegan. So it has been an easy

> transition for them all thus far, so thank you to all those who shared

> their experiences with raising vegan kids. I took it to heart and am now

> pushing my kids to do what I wanted them to do all along (be vegan!).

>

> Anyway, just wanted to share that!

> Jacqueline

>

[Guest guest]

I just finished reading the book today. I have to say, I thought as a

fairly well educated vegan, I was aware of the main issues related to

factory farming. This book, though, shared a lot of information that I

wasn't even aware of, on all sides of the issue (ethical, environmental,

etc.). It is, as expected by many of us, shocking and horrifying, but he

also includes points of view of non-factory farming advocates as well as

some defenders of factory farming (although, not surprisingly, these are

few).

 

Because of the horror that is factory farming, he doesn't have to add a lot

of subjective/emotional language to it - it is written in a factual, easy to

read narration, which I think gives it more impact.

 

I would highly recommend this book to everyone, and I personally plan on

buying some copies for omnivore friends & family.

 

- Erikka

 

On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 4:05 PM, dollychik <dollychik wrote:

 

>

>

> I'm reading it right now, actually! On page 111 and I love it. I have been

> vegan for about a year and I'm learning a lot that I maybe knew peripherally

> but never really focused on before. I think one of the great things about it

> is the author didn't set out to write a book to convince people to become

> vegan, he wasn't even really vegan himself at the time. I've found it to be

> very fact-based and straightforward, not full of emotional arguments like

> many books are. He even includes some information and quotes from family

> based farmers to show both sides of the farm industry. I think it's a great

> read for anyone, whether they want to be (or are) vegan or not. I think more

> people need to understand where their food is really coming from.

>

>

> <%40>,

> " Jacqueline Bodnar " <jb wrote:

> >

> > I'm curious if anyone else has read this book yet? I've been wanting to

> > read it and put it on reserve and waited for it to be available at my

> > local library.

> >

> > They called yesterday and said it was waiting for me at the front desk.

> > I went in to the desk, gave the woman my card and said I was there to

> > pick up a reserved book. She walks back to the desk with the book and

> > was so unhappy that I was checking it out!

> >

> > She started making comments to me, much to my surprise (I would prefer

> > she check it out and let me go, rather than badger my choice in books).

> > She said she saw him on Ellen (good!) and this woman was just angry at

> > the site of the book. The conversation ended when I told her " I don't

> > expect to learn much that is new, considering I've been an ethical

> > vegetarian for over 14 years, but I like to read the books anyway and

> > I'll also review it on my blog. "

> >

> > It's amazing how vegetarianism, animal rights or the title " Eating

> > Animals " can conjure up such hostility in people! It always makes me

> > think of the chapter on denial in the book " The Face On Your Plate "

> > (another great book).

> >

> > On another note, following our discussion on raising vegan/vegetarian

> > kids, my kids have been eating vegan when we dine out (rather than

> > vegetarian)! I have had several discussions with them about eggs/milk

> > and they are all for dropping them. This has also trickled over to my

> > husband, who is also willing to go vegan. So it has been an easy

> > transition for them all thus far, so thank you to all those who shared

> > their experiences with raising vegan kids. I took it to heart and am now

> > pushing my kids to do what I wanted them to do all along (be vegan!).

> >

> > Anyway, just wanted to share that!

> > Jacqueline

> >

>

>

>