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I'd be the first to admit that I never thought I would read this book, let alone like it. But while the title made me think this is a guide for wanna-be anorexics, it turns out I couldn't have been more wrong.
This book contains the best arguments for why you should stop eating animal products, now. The arguments were nothing new for me, at this point, but were well laid out and explained. (And it always boils down to: it's better for you, better for the animals and better for the world.) The authors explain why meat and milk and eggs are bad for your health, and give you everything you need to know when you decide to become a vegan. (A word which it seems they're trying to avoid as much as possible, actually, which I would have mixed feelings about if they avoided it altogether, but they make a point of saying that veganism is healthy and has a very much undeserved bad reputation. As it is, the way they're doing it might help lower resistance against the life style, especially because they do mention the word often enough.)
They also take their time to dismantle a few popular myths, like "Do vegans get enough protein? What about iron?" And they also explain the importance of vitamin B12 and necessary supplements.
What was a little difficult for me to like was the tone of the book, or rather the tone of the book surrounding the title "skinny bitch". While I do want to lose weight, I have no desire to become a skinny bitch, and I also don't think that curves make you a lesser woman. But the authors themselves explain they chose the title mostly for the sake of attracting attention, and I'd say that that has worked quite well (and I also think it attracts a crowd that I wouldn't usually think about becoming vegan). And since they make sure to stress they don't want anyone to become anorexic and because they make a point to say that what really counts is how you are and not what you look like, I can live with this.
So, on the whole this is a book arguing for veganism by stressing the health benefits first and the animal concerns second (but it *does* stress them). A good and comprehensive read with helpful material; a pleasant surprise and recommend for people who want a quick, no-nonsense overview why veganism is better for you, the animals and the world.
And I have to say my favorite part was the idea of "you are what you eat" and what that means when you eat meat.
This book contains the best arguments for why you should stop eating animal products, now. The arguments were nothing new for me, at this point, but were well laid out and explained. (And it always boils down to: it's better for you, better for the animals and better for the world.) The authors explain why meat and milk and eggs are bad for your health, and give you everything you need to know when you decide to become a vegan. (A word which it seems they're trying to avoid as much as possible, actually, which I would have mixed feelings about if they avoided it altogether, but they make a point of saying that veganism is healthy and has a very much undeserved bad reputation. As it is, the way they're doing it might help lower resistance against the life style, especially because they do mention the word often enough.)
They also take their time to dismantle a few popular myths, like "Do vegans get enough protein? What about iron?" And they also explain the importance of vitamin B12 and necessary supplements.
What was a little difficult for me to like was the tone of the book, or rather the tone of the book surrounding the title "skinny bitch". While I do want to lose weight, I have no desire to become a skinny bitch, and I also don't think that curves make you a lesser woman. But the authors themselves explain they chose the title mostly for the sake of attracting attention, and I'd say that that has worked quite well (and I also think it attracts a crowd that I wouldn't usually think about becoming vegan). And since they make sure to stress they don't want anyone to become anorexic and because they make a point to say that what really counts is how you are and not what you look like, I can live with this.
So, on the whole this is a book arguing for veganism by stressing the health benefits first and the animal concerns second (but it *does* stress them). A good and comprehensive read with helpful material; a pleasant surprise and recommend for people who want a quick, no-nonsense overview why veganism is better for you, the animals and the world.
And I have to say my favorite part was the idea of "you are what you eat" and what that means when you eat meat.
It was an interesting read, if you can get past the soap-box politics
this was literally so informative. i’m probably gonna go vegan after reading this
It is basically telling you to become a vegan and actually very valid reasons why. I've read other books that confirm the same problems and corruption with the government agencies that are supposed to protect the American people but no they are only protecting their greed and interests. Agencies such as: USDA, FDA, EPA, etc. The meat industry and the way they handle the animals and slaughter them is disgusting and immoral and the people that carry out these "jobs" will confirm just how screwed up it is and how the USDA does pretty much nil. There are actual excerpts from the people who work in the industry and what they have had to do in their job.
I highly doubt I can become a vegan but I have been thinking of becoming a vegetarian for quite some time now. It will be very tough for me to do and I will have to ease my way into it. I might still eat fish, chicken I rarely eat anyway so I can probably let that one go. Plus I'm very picky about meat... But prosciutto, hot dogs, ribs, deli meats... that will be tough. But I think I can do it.
I'm just sick and tired of being sick and feeling crappy all the time and I know its because of my diet and my laziness and my hunger. I think it will be a good New Year's resolution to try and change my diet as much as I can. We shall see how it goes.
PLUS - the way this is written is really funny and amusing! There is even a chapter on pooping. Hilarious.
I highly doubt I can become a vegan but I have been thinking of becoming a vegetarian for quite some time now. It will be very tough for me to do and I will have to ease my way into it. I might still eat fish, chicken I rarely eat anyway so I can probably let that one go. Plus I'm very picky about meat... But prosciutto, hot dogs, ribs, deli meats... that will be tough. But I think I can do it.
I'm just sick and tired of being sick and feeling crappy all the time and I know its because of my diet and my laziness and my hunger. I think it will be a good New Year's resolution to try and change my diet as much as I can. We shall see how it goes.
PLUS - the way this is written is really funny and amusing! There is even a chapter on pooping. Hilarious.
Not too great. If you really want to learn about healthy eating and the impact of animals on your body and the environment, read Fast Food Nation or The Omnivore's Dilemma.
Fun, interesting, and disturbing. This book reveals a lot of uncomfortable truths about the food industry here in the U.S. Not just for Skinny Bitches (or those hoping to become so), I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to learn more about food options. You are what you eat.
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
I'm not into reading diet books, but I happen to receive this one this year for my birthday. I read it within an hour or so, so it's def a fast read. However, very funny at times, it also goes into some pretty graphic descriptions of the life and times of Chickens, Pigs & Cows that I just didn't need. Although, I understand why they put the information in the book. I'm not sure over all how I feel about the book. I felt while reading it that I was being brainwashed into being a vegan or something. Not that I have anything against that life style, but I figured that it would also provide you other tips if you did happen to be a meat eater. Although, again not sure of my overall feeling of the book, it did have some pretty decent tips and funny parts.
This is the first "diet book" that I've ever enjoyed reading. Although I didn't agree with EVERYTHING in it, I found it fascinating.
This was the most insulting book I think I’ve ever picked up. I saw it on a friend’s bookshelf years ago, and I picked it up used a few years later on a lark. I think I was expecting a book more focused on nutrition. Instead, I got a couple of crazy vegans telling me, “coffee is for pussies,” “perhaps you have a lumpy ass because you are preserving your fat cells with diet soda,” and to “go suck on your mother’s tits.” There was more profanity in this piece of trash than in a George R. R. Martin book. Further, the government conspiracy theories, under-researched “facts,” and expletive-filled rants against anyone who does not eat a purely vegan diet guaranteed this trash would remain one of the most disgusting texts I have picked up.