Description: In this practical and accessible handbook, loaded with resources for all products that are mentioned, Newkirk presents fabulous options that will not only enhance readers' lives, but those of their neighbors, their communities, animals, and the earth itself.
Brief description: Ingrid Newkirk is cofounder and president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the largest animal rights organization in the world. Her campaigns to save animal lives have made the front pages of The Washington Post and other national newspapers. She has appeared on many national television and radio shows, including The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Nightline, and 20/20, among others. She was the subject of the HBO special, I Am an Animal.
Review Quotes:
"As this book explores, acts of kindness, even in the simplest ways, are what make our lives meaningful, bringing happiness to ourselves and others." --The Dalai Lama
"This powerful book offers easy ways to make your compassionate mark on the world." --Moby "Ingrid Newkirk's wonderful new book is about us - about how in a world so violent and cruel, there is no way to pretend we're kind people unless we extend our kindness to those who are the most innocent and helpless." --Bill Maher, host of "Real Time with Bill Maher" "Ingrid Newkirk's book shows us practical ways to foster compassion towards animals. She is a true teacher." --Martin Sheen