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The Ultimate Vegan Guide: Compassionate Living Without Sacrifice
by
Erik Marcus (Goodreads Author)
YOU could be the world's next vegan. It's easy if you know how, and this uniquely helpful book tells you everything you need to know. Every topic related to vegan living is covered, including cooking, nutrition, food shopping, dining out, and much more. You'll get clear and straight-forward guidance from one of the world's most respected vegan authors. Going vegan is somet...more
Paperback, 1, 190 pages
Published
November 18th 2008
by CreateSpace
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This is a new updated edition of The Ultimate Vegan Guide--and how great that the kindle version is only 99 cents! Author Erik Marcus has basically forfeited his royalties in order to make the information as accessible as possible. I bought the paperback edition to have at home and then spent that extra dollar to have it on the kindle ap on my iphone as well.
I'm also buying copies for friends who are kind of on-the-fence about vegan diet--wanting to experiment, but feeling unsure about whether t...more
I'm also buying copies for friends who are kind of on-the-fence about vegan diet--wanting to experiment, but feeling unsure about whether t...more
Like a vegan big brother, Erik Marcus guides any new vegan (or nearly vegan) with sensible and honest how-to advice - and only the occasional noogie. Marcus gives readers the tried and true, including shopping advice, basic nutrition, what to cook, dining out, and explaining your ethics to family and spouses.
It's written in a casual style so it's accessible and intentionally nonconfrontational; if you're looking for an ideology-laden book that helps justify your choices to someone else, keep loo...more
It's written in a casual style so it's accessible and intentionally nonconfrontational; if you're looking for an ideology-laden book that helps justify your choices to someone else, keep loo...more
First off, I am not a vegan or vegetarian but am seriously thinking about it.
I liked this book, it is definitely great for people who are interested in becoming Vegan, or just simply want to understand Veganism more. Maybe long time vegans wouldn't be impressed, but, as someone else commented, it was a good reminder and she did learn a couple new things. So I think even the seasoned vegan should read this, as it's quick, short, and he also includes a chapter on how to be vegan and explain it to...more
I liked this book, it is definitely great for people who are interested in becoming Vegan, or just simply want to understand Veganism more. Maybe long time vegans wouldn't be impressed, but, as someone else commented, it was a good reminder and she did learn a couple new things. So I think even the seasoned vegan should read this, as it's quick, short, and he also includes a chapter on how to be vegan and explain it to...more
What a cute book! I've been entertaining ideas of becoming at least a part time vegan for quite some time now and Erik Marcus's book is really helping me plan the transition
You'll like this book if you enjoy advice that's straight, clean and to the point and there are plenty of good recommendations for other vegan sources. I feel like maybe I can wrap my head around becoming vegan now.
Also, the chapters are all fairly small and you can read them independently.
I like how emotional this book is b...more
You'll like this book if you enjoy advice that's straight, clean and to the point and there are plenty of good recommendations for other vegan sources. I feel like maybe I can wrap my head around becoming vegan now.
Also, the chapters are all fairly small and you can read them independently.
I like how emotional this book is b...more
Mostly wanted to see if this is a good book to recommed to folks thinking about going vegan.I think it's a good starting point and an easy read, so the basic answer is "yes."
Marcus makes some good points about productive and unproductive ways to talk to people about veganism and to position your veganism, which I appreciate. It really is true that a few bad vegan apples spoil the whole concept for a lot of people.
His advice is mostly realistic too. As opposed to another vegan book I bought (to...more
Marcus makes some good points about productive and unproductive ways to talk to people about veganism and to position your veganism, which I appreciate. It really is true that a few bad vegan apples spoil the whole concept for a lot of people.
His advice is mostly realistic too. As opposed to another vegan book I bought (to...more
Jul 02, 2012
Susanne
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4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
inspiration-vegan-yoga,
everyone-should-read
Want to eat more plant-based? Want to become a herbivore? Then this book is perfect for you. I've been an "almost-vegetarian" for a long time but I haven't really committed myself to it. Now, I have had a lot of trouble with dyspepsia and I wanted to try out eating solely vegan food but I was a bit hesitant - isn't it awfully complicated? This book has the answer - it doesn't have to be!
I loved the tone of the book, the positiveness and the encouragement. It wasn't guilt-tripping me for not bei...more
Jul 24, 2011
Rift Vegan
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
vegans, new vegans, vegan wannabes
Shelves:
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Pretty good book, actually! Short, easy to read, and practical.
I've been vegan for almost 8 years now, and I don't need a "vegan guide". I read it because it happened to be a 1$ Kindle book! But actually, it was a good reminder of the basics. And maybe I should be checking out a pressure cooker, and some other stuff!
The one and only thing that HIGHLY annoyed me, came towards the end of the book: Marcus says there should be a couple really good vegan blogs (his included of course) and everyone e...more
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I think this book would be good for those who are just starting out. I have been vegan for about three months now, and I already knew quite a bit in this book - I would have found it more helpful earlier in my transition.
This book is very basic, and contains a lot of the author's opinions and recommendations. He also talks a lot about his own books, website, blogs, etc.
I would have probably ranked this book higher if not for the last chapter. It really turned me off to read some of the author's...more
This book is very basic, and contains a lot of the author's opinions and recommendations. He also talks a lot about his own books, website, blogs, etc.
I would have probably ranked this book higher if not for the last chapter. It really turned me off to read some of the author's...more
■99-cent Kindle edition: http://amzn.to/lh3yUx
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I read this in one sitting. It's an easy, straightforward read. I think this would be helpful for someone leaning towards the idea of being vegan, but still on the fence, held back by whatever doubts they may have about their own ability to "give up" dairy or eggs, or with any nutritional concerns. The author stresses that becoming vegan usually means expanding your diet and having more variety than the typical...more
■$8.95 Paperback: http://amzn.to/lAn3Rk
I read this in one sitting. It's an easy, straightforward read. I think this would be helpful for someone leaning towards the idea of being vegan, but still on the fence, held back by whatever doubts they may have about their own ability to "give up" dairy or eggs, or with any nutritional concerns. The author stresses that becoming vegan usually means expanding your diet and having more variety than the typical...more
Wasn't really the "ultimate guide," and by the time I had picked it up I knew just about everything in the book. It is a nice, concise and easy-to-read starter, though, spanning a broad array of vegan arguments and concerns. I appreciated the resource lists, which provide avenues for gaining more information on subjects such as vegan nutrition and beer & wine.
I'm still trying to become more vegan. The chapters on how animals are treated are so sad. The parts on how to find good recipes were very helpful.
I might have given it four stars (it's informative without being long and dull) but it contains the line "which is for sissies anyway".
OK book, but I'm glad I only paid 99 cents for it on amazon.com. It was an odd book, with LOTS of plugs for amazon.com and not a lot of helpful information. OK for 99 cents but if I had paid any more than that I would only give it 1 or 2 stars.
Easy to read and filled with several sources for further information. This book is also available to be read online.
Great read. Thinking of going Vegan then read this book first.
A gift from Matthew. Friendly, approachable advice about joining the vegan ranks.
Good beginning book!
Shocked by certain things but well worth reading! ^_^
Mar 15, 2011
Amanda Leigh
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First chapter is already awesome. "When the dairy and egg abstainers objected that this wonderful new word was being wrongfully diluted, they were told to pound sand."
Filled with information I'd read before, but it was a good book.
Another quick read. I learned a lot about the nutrional challenges vegans face. It has helped me be more cognizant of how I plan and prepare my meals.
It really does make you think twice about what you eat and why... I have certainly changed some of my own habits after reading this book!
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