MAD COWBOY: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat
by Howard F. Lyman, Glen Merzer
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Read in October, 2007
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This book was an eye opener, strangely because I approached it knowing alot about the issues Lyman discusses. It became apparent within just a few pages that, as we often discover about this "great country" things are alot worse then I imagined. I knew what a renderer was, but had no idea how diverse its processing contents really were. I knew about Mad Cow disease but not how much the real threat of it has been covered up by the same people that were too cowardly to do anything abo...more
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Another book I went out an bought after seeing the author on Oprah. Remember when Oprah was sued by the meat industry for saying that she would never eat another burger? Yeah, that was this guy, the cattle rancher who wouldn't eat meat. A fabulous book, not only about the evils of the meat industry, but about self discovery and making a change in yourself and then helping others to change too. The author goes through a huge life change in the book. Does he want to continue to raise his cattle in...more
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Read in April, 2008
The best way to describe this book is a that it is "Skinny Bitch" for men, with the added bonus of the rancher perspective. Lyman, who was once a rancher in Montana, tells his story of growing up as a dairy farmer, dealing with bovine growth hormones, mad cow disease, and all of the challenges of surviving as "cowboy" in the modern dairy industry. He comes to the realization that the farming practices that he has adopted are ruining the soil, parching his land, and is moral...more
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Read in March, 2008
I felt that this book, while eye-opening for someone who might not know about the meat industry, and rather humorous for the rest of us, totally disregarded some of the other omnivorous options humans have. His argument for veganism was close-minded and naive. He failed to take a good look at what grass-fed cattle can do for the environment, and barely grazed over what 100% veganism would do to the economy. We would wipe out all of the huge factory farms (at least those that control the meat we ...more
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EVERYONE
This is a MUST read for everyone. You do not have to be into animal right to want to read this book. This book is written by an Ex-cattle rancher who discusses his farming techniques before and after the use of chemicals. It talks about diet, what's in your pets food, cancer, etc.. It is an AMAZING book that I literally could not put down. A friend of mine suggested it to me and I have suggested it to many people.
Howard Lyman is one of my heroes, he is an extremely courageous man who is fearle...more
Howard Lyman is one of my heroes, he is an extremely courageous man who is fearle...more
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Read in December, 2007
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everyone, especially meat-eaters
This is a book that focuses on the environmental and health aspects of a meat-based diet. For those who are able to turn a blind eye to the cruelty of animal slaughter, this might hit home with them a little more because the direct consequence is their own health and future. It was interesting to read about a cattle farmer who went vegan, but it would've been nice to see more details about the transition/his thought process. That was glazed over more for the factual evidence. Overall, it was ver...more
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Read in January, 1998
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those who ever wanted to make a change in their lives, those who love animals
I really admire people who make huge changes in their lives, and Howard Lyman is one of them. He's an ex-multi-generational cattle rancher who became vegan after developing medical problems. He's since made it his mission to talk and write about the cattle & dairy industry, as well as the benefits, to both people and animals, of going vegan = giving up animal product foods. He gives the reader a lot of information with which to make their decisions about whether to consume animal products.
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Read in January, 2004
Be prepared to love tofu. This former rancher explains what goes on in the beef industry and exposes the risks of eating beef, not only to consumers, but also to the earth. It took me 6 months after reading this book to feel okay about eating a hamburger again. And now that I think about it, I don't want another one.
The author does rant at times, and seems to have an axe to grind with various diet fads (such as Barry Sears' ZONE diet)for which I subtracted 2 stars.
The author does rant at times, and seems to have an axe to grind with various diet fads (such as Barry Sears' ZONE diet)for which I subtracted 2 stars.
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80 antibiotics approved for use in agriculture. 7 authorized for use in lactating cows. USDA tests for 4. 63% milk on grocery store shelves had detectable residues of antibiotics. Illinois study (1988) 58% of drugs used on dairy farms not approved for such use.
Prions responsible for brain wasting diseases confirmed to be transmitted between species via flesh, blood, and to a greater degree spine/brain. History of Mad Cow response in Britain.
Prions responsible for brain wasting diseases confirmed to be transmitted between species via flesh, blood, and to a greater degree spine/brain. History of Mad Cow response in Britain.
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i read this book in high school, during my vegetarian years. it is a very informative book in the sense that it looks at what it takes in terms of energy to raise meat in bulk. it also describes some of the negative health benefits of meat - but in this day and age i feel like every time i turn around, something else is no longer healthy for you. interesting read, even if i'm still not sure how true it is.
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Read in January, 2005
In the tradition of self-righteous, pissed off vegans everywhere, Lyman seems to fly a little fast and loose with the facts as he makes bombastic arguments against eating animal products. I'm totally on board with veganism--so much so that I think you don't have to be annoying or extreme to make the case for it. It pretty much speaks for itself.
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Read in January, 2008
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anyone interested in the meat industry and it's impact on health, the environment, and politics
This was a very eye opening book about the meat industry from a farmer who went from running an organic farm to a chemical feedlot, to being vegetarian to becoming vegan. He touches on the meat industry's impact on our health, the environment, and politics. Highly recommend this book. Very easy read and informative.
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Read in January, 2007
Just like it says- plain truth. And from a soul courageous enough to leave behind what he'd always done and follow his conscience. An entertaining and enlightening read from a highly credible authority. I'm still not a strict vegetarian, but I like making informed decisions.
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Read in May, 2002
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Vegetarians and animal people
Reading this book made me give up the last lingering bits of animal byproducts, such as milk and eggs, that were in my diet. Essentially, this book that lead me to becoming vegan. If you are considering a compassionate diet, this book should give you the extra push.
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everyone on the planet who eats food.
changed my life. i was already on the fence as far as vegetarian issues were concerned, but this book gave me so much more to think about. i am glad that i can now make more informed decisions about what i eat.
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the title says it all, the cattle rancher that won't eat meat. the truth from someone who knows firsthand how damaging the cattle and livestock industry is to humans and the environment.
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Reading this book finally provided the information I needed to go vegetarian. Having grown up on a cattle ranch, hearing it from a cattle rancher made a big difference.
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How a beef rancher became a vegan activist. A must read! Wish more people could live as authentically and be able to open their minds and alter long-held beliefs.
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I love this book. It taught me so much about the cattle industry and the damage that feed lots cause to the environment and to the animals themselves.
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Read in January, 2004
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those who want to learn about vegetarianism
Well, it makes some damn good points! You have to be willing to hear some cold facts about meat, though.
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