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  <title><![CDATA[Vegan Freak: Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World]]></title>
  <isbn><![CDATA[0977080412]]></isbn>
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  <default_description>Curious about veganism? Want to be a vegan? Already a vegan? Just wondering how to be vegan without going insane? In this informative and practical guide on veganism, two seasoned vegans help you love your inner vegan freak. Loaded with tips, advice, stories, and comprehensive lists of resources that no vegan should live without, this book is key to helping you thrive as a happy, healthy, and sane vegan in a decidedly non-vegan world. In this sometimes funny, sometimes irreverent, and sometimes serious guide that's not afraid to tell it like it is, new, long-time, and potential vegans will find:   -how to go vegan in 3 weeks or less using the &quot;cold tofu&quot; program;  -the arguments for ethical veganism;  -how to get along with friends, family, and others, including other vegetarians; -tons of useful and practical tips for surviving the grocery store, restaurants, and dinners with omnivores; -how to respond when people ask you if you &quot;like live on apples and twigs;&quot; -how capitalism is implicated in animal and human oppression  Vegan Freak: Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World is your guide to embracing vegan freakdom.  Come on, get your freak on!  About the authors: Tattooed leftist vegan freaks themselves, Bob and Jenna Torres both hold PhDs from Cornell University.</default_description>
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  <original_publication_month type="integer">7</original_publication_month>
  <original_publication_year type="integer">2005</original_publication_year>
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  <read_at>Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Fri Mar 28 00:46:45 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[The best advice book for people who want to go and stay vegan about dealing with all the non-vegan bullshit they will inevitably encounter from other people.  The most helpful piece of advice is these three words: MEEK VEGANS SUFFER!<br/><br/>This book will teach you to be a strong vegan and not c...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/16171727">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="33926245">
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    <name><![CDATA[Valerie]]></name>
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Veg-curious, Vegans, Vegetarians]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Thu Jul 10 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Sep 26 16:12:01 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Sep 26 16:43:20 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/search/search?q=Bob Torres" title="Bob Torres">Bob Torres</a> and <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/search/search?q=Jenna Torres" title="Jenna Torres">Jenna Torres</a> address many of the comical situations in which Vegans find ourselves on a daily basis and lend a hand in raising our collective morale as well as strengthening our commitment.  <br/><br/>The book is hilariously vulgar and sarcastic as it helps the reader to navigate di...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/33926245">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="1217106">
    <user id="83445">
    <name><![CDATA[Lisa]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[San Francisco, CA]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
  <votes>3</votes>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[all vegans, especially new vegans, those genuinely interested in veganism, &amp; anyone who knows vegans]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006</read_at>
  <date_added>Mon May 14 21:57:47 -0700 2007</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon May 14 21:57:47 -0700 2007</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I loved this book. (I am a vegan, mostly for animal suffering reasons, as are the authors.) In my opinion, this is the best support book for vegans out there (also see Living Among Meat Eaters by Carol Adams). I do have to admit, I felt angry at times during the reading of this book. In my opinion, ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1217106">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="6008359">
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    <name><![CDATA[Craig?]]></name>
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <read_at>Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005</read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Sep 10 15:20:54 -0700 2007</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Sep 10 15:21:24 -0700 2007</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I fucking loved this book.  period.]]></body>
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    <review id="29406420">
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    <name><![CDATA[AJ]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Brighton, MA]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
  <votes>1</votes>
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  <read_at>Sat Sep 27 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Aug 06 07:45:37 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Sep 27 18:56:24 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I was honestly not expecting much from this book, but it turned out to be an incredible resource, even though I assumed I already knew a lot about veganism (being a vegan for several months and having a seasoned vegan boyfriend). <br/><br/>This book goes over a lot of really practical issues that ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/29406420">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="41910416">
    <user id="1862478">
    <name><![CDATA[Lorena]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Zephyrhills, FL]]></location>        
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      <rating>4</rating>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[vegans, vegetarians that need to go vegan, animal rights activists, ]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Sat Jan 10 00:00:00 -0800 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Sun Jan 04 19:07:22 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Jan 10 12:20:05 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count>1</read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[The authors pretty much discussed a lot that I already know as a vegan. It's good for those wanting to become vegan but aren't quite sure. I think this book will help give them a push to go vegan. Mainly though this book is recommended for vegans living in a non-vegan world and how to deal with it. ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41910416">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="62002419">
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    <name><![CDATA[Lolly]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Columbia, MD]]></location>        
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      <rating>5</rating>
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  <read_at>Fri Jul 17 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Jul 03 05:27:40 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Jul 18 17:45:42 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book came at a very good time for me - I have been a vegan for nearly a year, after being a vegetarian for 14 years.  It was what I needed to read at this point in my life to re-enforce the choices that I have made.  It was nothing revolutionary and new, but it was definitely good to see all of...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/62002419">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="67724599">
    <user id="1258974">
    <name><![CDATA[Mathew]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>        
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  <read_at>Thu Jul 30 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Aug 17 07:33:10 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Aug 17 07:37:10 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Felt like more of a blog posting than an actual book.  They felt the most useful information they could offer were links to other books that might be useful.  A book should not be links to other books.  The writing was bland and engaging - I'm sure they are passionate about the subject and believe t...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/67724599">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="71391147">
    <user id="2743871">
    <name><![CDATA[Natasha]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Dhahran, 06, Saudi Arabia]]></location>        
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  <date_added>Wed Sep 16 04:52:27 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Sep 16 04:53:43 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[One of the first books I ever read as a new vegan, and for that reason it will always hold a dear place in my heart. Not for advanced AR theorists, this book is more a primer for the newbie vegan or the vegan curious. Engagingly well written and a comforting voice in an oftentimes threatening world....<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71391147">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="19476367">
    <user id="139747">
    <name><![CDATA[James]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Ridgewood, NY]]></location>        
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      <rating>4</rating>
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  <read_at>Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Apr 04 16:24:07 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Apr 04 16:27:17 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is a great read, but is sort of hub literature for reading further into ethical veganism.  The married couple who wrote the book have PhDs and know their shit.  Its also really nice because its written from people with a punk ethics background that approach veganism from an AR stand point ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/19476367">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="262276">
    <user id="26694">
    <name><![CDATA[melissa]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Dallas, TX]]></location>        
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      <rating>4</rating>
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  <read_at>Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007</read_at>
  <date_added>Tue Mar 13 22:08:04 -0700 2007</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Jan 23 18:56:05 -0800 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I am sorry to say that I went un-vegan while reading this book. Not <strong>because</strong> of the book but, due to certain events, I have accepted dairy. In a way I'm kind of sad because, being vegan, you really DO feel like a freak. A freak without a ship to sail on. That is until you meet Bob and Jenna Torres, y...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/262276">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="74517804">
    <user id="1886653">
    <name><![CDATA[Alissa]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Forney, TX]]></location>        
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  <date_added>Wed Oct 14 11:08:21 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Oct 14 11:09:23 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I expected this book to be more for people who were already vegans, but it seemed to be more for the person considering veganism...maybe I set myself up for disappointment.]]></body>
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    <review id="64569017">
    <user id="2550178">
    <name><![CDATA[Judith]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Forest Park, IL]]></location>        
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  <date_added>Wed Jul 22 15:22:57 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Aug 02 14:08:17 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I found this book to extreme.  I have been a vegetarian for over 3 years and I love animals but I do believe in balance and not forcing my own political and social views on others.  I think we need to respect people and accept them where they are or just walk away.]]></body>
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    <review id="18024147">
    <user id="66717">
    <name><![CDATA[matt]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Austin, TX]]></location>        
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      <rating>3</rating>
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  <read_at>Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Tue Mar 18 11:46:52 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue Mar 18 11:55:16 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I have a hard time rating this book. I liked their attitude a lot, but it just didn't seem particularly insightful or unique. It might be most valuable to someone new to veganism as it gives some good advice about not being a judgmental bore - but everything else in the book seems like it could be b...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/18024147">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="46942083">
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    <name><![CDATA[Daphne]]></name>
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  <date_added>Fri Feb 20 05:35:13 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Feb 20 05:36:06 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[A must for new vegans. I disagree with some of the views expressed in this book (feeding cats a vegan diet for example) but to each their own. ]]></body>
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    <name><![CDATA[Robin]]></name>
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  <read_at>Fri Oct 31 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Thu Oct 30 04:58:36 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Nov 06 12:39:51 -0800 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[The appendix is the most interesting and useful part of this book.  <br/><br/>I was surprised to learn that most beers go through a  finishing process that uses the swim bladders of fish.  Who ever thought beer wasn't vegetarian?!!  Is your favorite beer vegan?  You can find out here: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.veganconnection.com/veganbeer.htm." title="http://www.veganconnection.com/veganbeer.htm.">http://www.veganconnection.com/veganbeer...</a>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/36542774">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[great book for anyone who is vegan, curious about going vegan, or is just interested in veganism in general.]]></body>
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  <date_added>Tue Jun 17 18:58:54 -0700 2008</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[For some reason the rating feature is not working with the browser I'm on, but I would give this book three stars if it were possible.<br/>This book is written with an Animal Rights intro and some satirical advice towards the end, and the appendix lists '25 things you can do to get involved' a few ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/24755771">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[While I admit that this isn't the best book for non-vegans to start with, I think it serves its purpose quite well. Many of us have more than enough vegan cookbooks and animal rights literature filling our shelves, and <u>Vegan Freak</u> offers something new; the idea that sometimes being vegan affects mor...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3520683">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Not great, but a good intro to some interesting ideas.]]></body>
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