Most Interesting Books of 2006
The Way We Eat
Why Our Food Choices Matter
“... the most compelling argument yet to make a switch from the unhealthy, unethical, and thoughtless practices of the carnivore ... ”
by Peter Singer and Jim Mason
published by Rodale Press
Eating a vegetarian diet matters for three reasons. It's much better for your health; it prevents cruelty and saves the lives of animals; and it helps to preserve our environment. This new book by Singer and Mason is perhaps the most compelling argument yet to make a switch from the unhealthy, unethical, and thoughtless practices of the carnivore to the simple vegetarian way. Part I reveals the horrors behind the standard American diet. Part II explores the ethics and affordability of meat-eating products from farms that are less inhumane. Part III covers the benefits and nuts-and-bolts of the vegan lifestyle. Vegetarian readers will learn some things here, and omnivores may be inspired to improve their own lives — and the lives of others — by making this essential change.
— Michael Pastore
