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cozyfantasyfaetay's review against another edition
Sometimes heartwarming, sometimes disturbing and sickening to learn how poorly we treat animals. But a beautiful book filled with examples of how incredible animals are ❤️
readcover2cover's review against another edition
4.0
If you care about animals being treated humanely, this is the book to read. It was really well-written and very interesting. It was split into three parts. The first section was all about the bond between humans and animals. It included a lot of research about their similarities to us and stories about amazing things they've done. The second section focused on "the betrayal of the bond" and the horrible things humans have done (and are still doing) to animals. This section was hard to read, but was filled with important information that I didn't know much about before. Finally, the third section focused on creating a more humane world for animals. Pacelle wrote both in general about things we can do to create a more humane economy and more specifically about what regular people can do. I would definitely recommend it!! It was very convicting and made me want to do more than I already do.
amberzieg's review against another edition
4.0
I was absorbed by this book. It was an informative, nonjudgmental introduction to the world of animal welfare that I felt was so worth reading. There were a lot of interesting insights to the world of animal activism, particularly regarding the law. I learned a lot, and was reintroduced to my love of animals. The parts on factory farming were particularly close to home, because of my recent abandonment of my vegetarian lifestyle. I'm definitely reconsidering my priorities when it comes to my diet (again).
Pacelle presents a book that is full of compassion and love, that doesn't lecture, and that honestly pleads for action in the fight for humanity in how we treat the animals in the world around us.
Pacelle presents a book that is full of compassion and love, that doesn't lecture, and that honestly pleads for action in the fight for humanity in how we treat the animals in the world around us.
jennrid's review
4.0
All-encompassing look at the role of animals in our lives, the bond we share with them, and the humane effort. Obviously slightly biased toward the HSUS, this is still a good read, with practical ways to make a difference on a personal level.
lunarkitten's review against another edition
4.0
Provided some excellent insight into some issues that need to be raised with animal welfare. While I disagreed with some of the viewpoints, I still think it made an excellent read.
nibblersmommy's review against another edition
5.0
This book really opened my eyes to a lot of animal welfare issues going on in the United States. I had been considering going vegetarian for several years, and this book gave me the push I needed to finally take the plunge.
I also was expecting this book to mainly be about the history of human relationships with companion animals. To my surprise, there was much, much more included in the book, but I was not upset by this. I enjoyed learning more about issues I had no idea about, such as hunting in the United States, conservation efforts, and sealing in Canada.
While the book was written by the President of the ASCPA, I didn't feel that the book was too slanted in their direction or overly touting their ideals and accomplishments. I thought it was interesting and informative to read about how politics plays into so many of these issues, and really how the opinions of so few can impact the lives of millions of people and animals.
Although I started this book intending on learning more about how to work with troubled dogs (being that I have one!) I ended up learning a lot more, and ended up making some life changes I feel good about. I know not everyone will feel that way about this book, but I would definitely recommend it and suggest doing continuing research about issues that interest you the most.
I also was expecting this book to mainly be about the history of human relationships with companion animals. To my surprise, there was much, much more included in the book, but I was not upset by this. I enjoyed learning more about issues I had no idea about, such as hunting in the United States, conservation efforts, and sealing in Canada.
While the book was written by the President of the ASCPA, I didn't feel that the book was too slanted in their direction or overly touting their ideals and accomplishments. I thought it was interesting and informative to read about how politics plays into so many of these issues, and really how the opinions of so few can impact the lives of millions of people and animals.
Although I started this book intending on learning more about how to work with troubled dogs (being that I have one!) I ended up learning a lot more, and ended up making some life changes I feel good about. I know not everyone will feel that way about this book, but I would definitely recommend it and suggest doing continuing research about issues that interest you the most.
aksharpes's review against another edition
2.0
This book was okay. It wasn't what I expected I wanted more stories but it was mostly just repeats of what I already knew, heard or read some where else.
aksharpes's review against another edition
2.0
This book was okay. It wasn't what I expected I wanted more stories but it was mostly just repeats of what I already knew, heard or read some where else.
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