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 Post subject: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:30 pm 
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Has anyone read this? I bought in on a whim, and think it's pretty interesting so far.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:02 pm 
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I have bought it, but havent read it yet. So I'm not much of help. But I have high hopes I guess for it.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:23 pm 
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I loved the podcast (though not everyone here likes them!) and loved that. I don't really think I need another vegan guide book though. If vegans wore karate suits I'd be like a green belt. Actually, neon green because I'm awesome. And toxic.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:43 pm 
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I'm about 1/2way through, and have yay's and nay's. As a long term veg (considering the next step) I'm finding some bits thought provoking and others terrifying.....

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:33 pm 
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I have it, but it's been a long time since reading it and I really don't recall much from it. Not sure if that reflects poorly on me or the book.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:16 pm 
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I read about half of it, but got distracted by a Terry Pratchett book and stopped reading it, although I do sometimes think about picking it up again. I thought it was good, I highlighted a few bits, but I didn't agree with it on everything. Mostly the bits about how they believe it is worthless to fight for better environments for animals on farms. I get their point, but I still think it is worthwhile to make the living conditions of animals better while we work towards the end goal of no animals being exploited in any shape or form.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:04 pm 
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Loved it.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:57 pm 
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I'm about a quarter into it [got it a couple of months ago] and I don't feel like I've read enough to form a solid opinion. There are some things I REALLY agree on so far, so we'll see.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:50 pm 
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I got it when I first went vegan- maybe a week into it. I loved it and found it super helpful then but going back to read it, even six months later, was kind of meh.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:23 am 
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SpazAttack wrote:
I have bought it, but havent read it yet. So I'm not much of help. But I have high hopes I guess for it.


Yep, same here. Sitting on my shelf and waiting to be picked up.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
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I got it when I first went vegan- maybe a week into it. I loved it and found it super helpful then but going back to read it, even six months later, was kind of meh.


I feel I would have a much better appreciation for it if I were just starting out vegan.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
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blisslikethis wrote:
luckyklutz wrote:
I got it when I first went vegan- maybe a week into it. I loved it and found it super helpful then but going back to read it, even six months later, was kind of meh.


I feel I would have a much better appreciation for it if I were just starting out vegan.


Definitely! It was really helpful for a newbie but once I'd figured all that stuff out, it wasn't much help and I gave it to someone interested in veganism. It's a great resource but has an expiration date.

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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:29 am 
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luckyklutz wrote:
blisslikethis wrote:
luckyklutz wrote:
I got it when I first went vegan- maybe a week into it. I loved it and found it super helpful then but going back to read it, even six months later, was kind of meh.


I feel I would have a much better appreciation for it if I were just starting out vegan.


Definitely! It was really helpful for a newbie but once I'd figured all that stuff out, it wasn't much help and I gave it to someone interested in veganism. It's a great resource but has an expiration date.


Yep, all that. I do wish they still had a podcast though because I'd love to check that out.


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 Post subject: Re: Vegan Freak
PostPosted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:05 pm 
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I went vegan because of their podcast, used to be on the forums, etc. but never bought/read the book. My feelings on them have shifted somewhat from undying, unquestioning devotion to a more reasoned perspective, but I'm glad for what they've put out into the world.

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