7 powerful books for a kind and sustainable life
Here are 7 incredible reads about the planet, animals, and plant-based living you need to put on your reading list!
1. Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism by Mark Hawthorne
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Animals need human protection – and this book will teach anyone to become a better animal activist. It offers tips, tricks, and inspiring stories to motivate people to continue fighting for animals.
2. A Hole in the Wind: A Climate Scientist’s Bicycle Journey Across the United States by David Goodrich
David Goodrich realized people in the U.S. were deluded by the misinformation about climate change. So, he decided to ride his bike across the United States (4,200 miles!) to discuss the issue with those he met along the way. “A Hole in the Wind” is an inspiring read!
3. The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors by David George Haskell
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Did you know that trees – which are being cut down at an alarming rate – are social beings? They can communicate – and even feel. Professor David Haskell explores the connections trees form with people, plants, and animals. He reveals how places intertwine with the lives of the trees – and puts their existence into a new perspective.
4. The Archipelago of Hope: Wisdom and Resilience from the Edge of Climate Change by Gleb Raygorodetsky
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For indigenous communities, climate change is not an abstract issue – but the reality which they have to deal with every day. This book shows how these communities deal with extreme weather events by implementing creative solutions – which are relevant to the rest of us.
5. The Plant-Based Solution by Dr. Joel Kahn
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Dr. Kahn is a leading cardiologist who has helped thousands of people prevent and treat heart disease. “The Plant-Based Solution” provides a scientific and passionate argument for plant-nutrition, as well as comprehensive tips for anyone looking to adopt a plant-based lifestyle.
6. Deliciously Ella Natural Feasts by Ella Mills
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Want to share your love for plant-based food with friends and family? “Natural Feasts” contains over 100 recipes for delicious plant-based meals in larger quantities (ideal for serving to guests!) – and will easily debunk the myths that vegan food is bland-tasting and boring.
7. Simple Acts to Save Our Planet: 500 Ways to Make a Difference by Michelle Neff
We all have the power to save the planet! This delightful book offers easy, manageable tips for treating the environment with kindness on a daily basis.
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