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BOSH!: How to Live Vegan

Henry Firth,

Ian Theasby

3.92 · Rating details · 660 ratings · 99 reviews

From the international phenomenon and bestselling sensation Bosh!—”the vegan Jamie Olivers” (Times, UK)—comes this fully comprehensive guide to vegan living, whether you’re thinking about adopting a plant-based lifestyle or a committed vegan looking for new information and insights.

Do you want to go vegan but have no idea where to start? BOSH!, the pioneers of simple, del ...more

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Published October 15th 2019 by William Morrow

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Dec 05, 2019 Kate Lawrence rated it it was amazing

Shelves: environment, food-issues

I like to review "how-to-be-vegan" guidebooks in order to know which ones to recommend. This one by the BOSH! guys, whose cookbooks I've looked at previously, is one of the best, if not THE best, so far. I say that mostly due to its comprehensiveness; its two main sections, the WHY and the HOW, comment on just about everything a new vegan would think to ask. What veganism is, reasons to make the change--along with the authors' experience in doing so, why it makes a difference to the planet, how ...more

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Jan 25, 2020 Anna Kļaviņa rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, rakstnieks, read-in-2020

2,5

This guide could be helpful for newbie vegans & for these who are just curious. BTW The Vegan Society provides the same info for free & without unnecessary filler.

There were two things that rubbed me wrong way.

* Environmental & health reasons for going vegan get a chapter each, animal welfare gets honourable mention here & there. Why is that?

* I would also disagree with the call not to be a "pushy" & "angry" vegan. You might not like them & believe that they do more harm than good but they ...more

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Dec 10, 2019 Iman Mourad rated it liked it · review of another edition

Very repetitive what was written in 100 pages could easily be written in 35 pages! I feel kike they just wanted to fill papers in nost of it. It has good information don't get me wrong but that's a small part of it ! Over priced with respect to the info... ...more

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Oct 06, 2019 Chris Haak rated it liked it · review of another edition

3,5
Not bad at all. Having been a vegetarian for about 30 years now, I knew a lot of stuff already and even if you’re not, some if it is rather obvious. Still, for people wanting to become vegan/vegetarian this is a good book to start.

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Oct 27, 2019 ✟Roxanne✟(Death by Book Avalanche) ☠ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I've been vegan for just over a year so I picked this book up from the library because I wanted a bit of a refresher...why I'm doing what I'm doing. It's packed full of really helpful information, it's not preachy (major bonus) and the layout is great. My main reasons for being vegan is for the animals and for the environment, I adore animals and am against animal cruelty. The focus of this book is more about the health reasons of being vegan, which I can't really relate to as I'm a junk food ve ...more

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Jan 02, 2020 Anna rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A really good practical read for someone who is new to veganism or considering veganism. I have been vegetarian on and off so many of the things outlined were familiar to me, but this is a great introduction. From tips on reading labels, to nutritional balance, to taking the conversation beyond food (clothing, make-up, travel), the book creates space for the reader to make up their own mind on just how ‘vegan’ they might want to be, and always emphasising that any move towards living without ani ...more

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Sep 28, 2019 thewoollygeek (tea, cake, crochet & books) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A really good book for those entering the world of veganism, I feel would make a perfect introduction. I don’t feel however if you’re already vegan it would tell you anything you don’t already know. Wonderful clear language, easy to navigate and understand, full of passion and enthusiasm, highly recommended reading for the wannabe vegan or just someone trying to be greener, healthier and planet conscious

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

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Sep 20, 2019 Elle❤🖤 rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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*Thank you to the author and Netgalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

Anyone who is already vegan, who want more information about it or are thinking about adopting a vegan lifestyle, READ THIS BOOK!

Veganism can be an intimidating topic - there's a lot of false reports, contradicting views, misconceptions and a general lack of knowledge and understanding of what it means to be vegan.

What I liked especially about this book is how it emphasizes the importance of going at yo *Thank you to the author and Netgalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

Anyone who is already vegan, who want more information about it or are thinking about adopting a vegan lifestyle, READ THIS BOOK!

Veganism can be an intimidating topic - there's a lot of false reports, contradicting views, misconceptions and a general lack of knowledge and understanding of what it means to be vegan.

What I liked especially about this book is how it emphasizes the importance of going at your own pace - you decide how you want (or if) to implement veganism into your life, you can go gradually or straight away, whatever feels comfortable and manageable for you. It gives you facts and evidence on how going vegan can have a positive impact on your life, AND save the planet, one meat-free meal at a time. Seriously, I was amazed at how big of an impact that cutting meat out of just one meal a week can have on the environment.

This book will help you separate fact from fiction and give you the knowledge you need to decide for yourself if veganism is a path you want to take, now, slowly over time or in the near future. Or even at all. This book doesn't throw judgement over anyone or their lifestyle choices, it doesn't preach that vegans are superoir or try to make people feel guilty if they're not vegan. We are all brought up to live a certain way, and you cannot expect people to change, or want to change the only way they've ever known to live, overnight or at all! And if you decide to make the change to veganism, you don't have to go all or nothing and it's 100% okay to make mistakes!

This book states that veganism is also a cheaper way of living - personally I've found that not to be true, only because I don't have the motivation or patience to cook every meal from scratch. Products advertised as being "vegan" or "free-from" are pretty expensive and the cost of living off of exclusively vegan products can easily build up. This book acknowledges that, so it encourages a plan/prep ahead approach and to buy ingredients to make your vegan meals from scratch. This is not a feasible option for everyone and is not a process myself and many others want to have to do all the time. We should be able to go in to any shop and buy vegan products that aren't being sold at a higher price purely because it's vegan - they shouldnt be a luxury product, they should be an essential, just like meat and milk is to others. Maybe once veganism becomes more commonplace, prices will come down.

It also doesn't acknowledge that some allergies/intolerances may make it harder to eat a vegan diet. Soy, mycoprotein, nuts, seeds, legumes and coconut are some of the common ingredients in vegan foods, so this should also be taken in to consideration before you go all soy-out! ...more

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Mar 14, 2022 Dane Cobain rated it really liked it · review of another edition

The Bosh boys are back again! This one’s a little bit different to their other books, though, because they’ve previously only really published recipe books. This one is much more of a guide to living vegan, with pretty much all of the information you could need to get started.

That includes answers to all of the common questions, such as “where do you get your protein” and “but bacon, though”. Although the latter of those isn’t really a question.

There are three main reasons why people go vegan: f ...more

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Nov 03, 2019 Owen rated it liked it

Great guidebook for the topic.

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Jan 16, 2020 Claire rated it liked it · review of another edition

Very preachy.. I only read this because im curious about the health benefits of a lifestyle change. Not going full vegan. Mweh... Glad I read it. Don't think I'll rush back into it tho. ...more

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Sep 25, 2020 Vilian Ivanov rated it really liked it · review of another edition

An OK introduction to Veganism and all of its principles. Good for beginners but nothing new for people already living the lifestyle.

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Jan 11, 2022 Ethan Tuan rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A short and concise book to help you start living a vegan lifestyle. I have been on a plant-based diet for half a year and have done quite some reading (How Not to Die) and watching (Forks over Knifes, Earthlings, etc), plus countless Youtube videos from Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Michael Klaper, and quite a few studies and researches on PubMed. Many of the ideas from this book I already knew. I also find that you can learn a lot more by in-depth in other sources from well-know ...more

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Sep 25, 2019 Karen Whittard rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

How to live vegan. Is a great book. Filled with fantastic hints, tips and suggestions on how to start your own vegan journey. Why it is the only way we should be thinking of going and how if everyone did this we would be able to save this beautiful planet we all call home.

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Dec 30, 2020 Isabelle ♑ rated it really liked it

A highly informative and inspiring book!

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Aug 04, 2020 Lauren rated it really liked it · review of another edition

3.75/5⭐ A very informative and helpful guide on How to Live Vegan.

A plant-based lifestyle can really help our own health and the environment.

The book details what food options there are for you to eat, and how to cook the foods, or make healthy and fun recipes that are plant-based. Also where to find alternative clothes and toiletries.

I myself am lactose intolerant and have always wondered about going fully vegan and giving up meat as well, and other products.

How to live vegan has great tips on ...more

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Dec 01, 2019 Angélique (MapleBooks) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, read-in-2019

A friendly and nonjudgmental introduction to veganism. I like the casual tone, the absence of preaching, the tolerance to others' choices, and and flexibility.
This guide is relatively short but covers a lot for people interested in understanding the environmental repercussion of animal agriculture. It has simple explanation and tips for cooking, eating out, travelling, even clothing.
You probably know most of the content of you already started the journey towards a meatless diet, but this book ...more

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Nov 29, 2019 Jim rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Great book for anyone interested in veganism. I've recently changed to a plant based diet, mainly for environmental reasons, and the thing I loved about this book is the author while promoting a 100% vegan lifestyle repeatedly stated that any reduction in our individual meat & dairy intake will make a difference and that each of us are on our own vegan journey. ...more

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Jan 30, 2020 Stephanie rated it it was ok · review of another edition

It was alright. Didn't want to give a 2 but felt it was rather repetitive. It's good if you know very minimal about being vegan but for the most part a lot of people may know these facts whether you're vegetarian, flex or omnivore.
After reading "Main Street Vegan" this one just couldn't compare! I think I'm done with my vegan books for a while. ...more

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Oct 14, 2019 Caitlin rated it liked it · review of another edition

As someone who's been vegan for about 10 months now, I didn't get anything immediately new from this, but thought the Lifestyle section was particularly good - the perfect gift for anyone in your life considering going vegan. ...more

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May 08, 2020 Theo Hall rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: philosophy-religion, non-fictiony, veganism

Bosh! How to live Vegan was written by Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, the 2 people behind the [bosh business](http://bosh.tv), a vegan food website and business. They have been described as the "Vegan Jamie Olivers". The book covers all aspects of vegan living, from food to toiletries to travel. It talks about the reasons and facts about veganism. It gives some answers to questions about the morality of veganism, including plastic, travel, social situations and more, and it gives great advice on h Bosh! How to live Vegan was written by Henry Firth and Ian Theasby, the 2 people behind the [bosh business](http://bosh.tv), a vegan food website and business. They have been described as the "Vegan Jamie Olivers". The book covers all aspects of vegan living, from food to toiletries to travel. It talks about the reasons and facts about veganism. It gives some answers to questions about the morality of veganism, including plastic, travel, social situations and more, and it gives great advice on how to live a vegan lifestyle.
- What I liked
- I really liked how great the advice was. The book went into great detail about the practicalities of living vegan, it covers so much ground on all the questions a new vegan might have, what do I do with old leather products?, should I accept non-vegan food given to me?, what quick and easy meals can I rely on?, should I go vegan overnight or gradually?, and many others. I also thought the chapter at the beginning about Whywhy you should go vegan was great, it covered many different reasons, and always backed it up with statistics.
- I always got the feeling while reading this book that is was not attacking in any way, other vegan books and content are often very blunt about what they are claiming, and are quick to condemn any meat-eater, or someone not interested in going vegan. This book was not like that at all, it backed-up going vegan with many facts, but always made the case very clearly and calmly, and seemed to be supportive of meat-eaters trying to reduce meat/dairy a little if not a lot.
- What I disliked
- In the beginning chapter about the reasons for why you should go vegan, I felt their advice was a bit wishy-washy: a bit unclear. For example: "Henry's Dad eats meat a couple of times a year, and makes sure not to fly too many times, it's a climate-friendly option that works for him", " there's no magic solution, but the answer lies in this direction", and "veganism is a goal to aim for". While this is all true, veganism isn't a "magic solution", and eating meat isn't the end of the world, but I did feel it wasn't very clear what their message was. It all felt a bit wishy-washy, in that they didn't give clear advice and kept saying that veganism was a goal, and that it's all a personal thing. This may suit some people, I just didn't love the style.
- I did feel that in the beginning chapter, the facts were very misleading, and often came across as headlines that may have designed to twist the facts a little. For example: "If all grain were fed to humans, we could feed an extra 3.5 billion people", or " if everyone in the Uk dropped meat from 1 meal a week, we could slash emissions by more than 8%". I may be wrong, and these statistics may be 100% accurate, however I think these types of statistics are quite misleading. For the second quote, how do we know where people buy meat, what that would actually change because of what happens to the meat they're no buying, what timescale this is, or how they gathered these statistics. I'm not saying they're wrong, but maybe what their claiming means something different once you look into what the statistics are really referring too.
- Although the advice around taking on a vegan diet was great and super helpful, I felt lots of it was fairly obvious, and not really related to veganism. For example: "Meal planning is a great way to get through the week", "plan ahead", and "have ingredients ready in your kitchen". Maybe this is revolutionary advice to some people, but I thought this was a bit obvious. It also isn't really a vegan thing, just a common sense cooking thing. Only a minor complaint though

I would recommend this book to people highly considering going vegan, people deciding to go vegan, and people who went vegan recently. It would definitely be very beneficial to anyone in those 3 categories. ...more

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Feb 06, 2022 Tami rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I’ve been vegan now for around seven months. I wanted to pick this book up to see if I would learn anything one the why, what and how of being vegan. Written from the authors own experiences of being vegan and what they have learnt along their journey. They have researched aspects for this book, giving the references at the back, along with some resources on further information. I liked that they weren’t being ‘preachy’ on being vegan, mentioning that they want people to eat what they like, incl ...more

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Dec 16, 2021 Bethany rated it liked it · review of another edition

As I have already been a vegan for almost a year now, I found this book a little repetitive and not all that useful. Having said that, I think it's a great introduction to people who are new to veganism, looking to adopt a more plant based lifestyle, or are simply interested in learning a bit more about the topic. The reasoning and ideas are balanced and considered - it doesn't try to shovel hyperbolic moral righteousness down your throat as can happen when you read about veganism. (Although upo ...more

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Dec 31, 2019 Shaun rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I listened to this as an audio book presented by the authors. As a vegan of 3 years it didn't offer anything new but would be a great place to start for anyone interested in the topic, answering all of the common questions people want to ask :-)
The only gripe with the book is some of the terminology, in my mind you can be plant based one or two meals a day or week but you wouldn't be vegan one meal a day. As a vegan you're trying your best to avoid the exploitation and cruelty to animals in all ...more

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May 22, 2021 Edu Baro rated it liked it · review of another edition

2.5 would be more accurate - whatever. This is like a motivational book, set with good intentions, which is good. But at the same time it could be recapped in a few sentences, i.e., if you eat vegan the world is going to be a better place and you are going to feel much better in all aspects; (don't get me wrong) statements I agree with. But the whole book gets repetitive.
I was looking for a vegan recipe book, they were over my budget. So I thought an introduction to some reasons to be was not a ...more

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Oct 24, 2021 Sam rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: e-books, philosophy, food-and-drink

This is a fairly interesting and thought provoking read, if you know nothing about veganism, the drivers behind it, and where to start, which is probably unlikely in this day and age and if you're picking this up. It is very much packed with information and does cover the various different reasons why so many are moving towards a vegan lifestyle. It also covers the various and widespread pitfalls and sticking points, acknowledging that it is down to the individual to decide on each of these issu ...more

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Dec 13, 2019 Jeffrey Ning rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: health

Book cover of the actual book differs from what is shown in Goodreads. Henry Firth and Ian Theasby empower readers to decide for themselves in taking up veganism or vegetarianism. It answers why, what, where and how to live vegan your way in saving the planet called Earth.

Contemporary written and presented in concise manner with tonnes of information for beginners and existing vegan. The book’s physical format allows it to be carried anywhere and aesthetic looking as well. A keeper for personal ...more

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Apr 21, 2022 Iina rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I am not vegan, more vegan-curious or vegan-adjacent, so this book was quite a good match for me! I enjoyed the fact that it covered all aspects of vegan life (most of the focus is on food which worked for me as that was my main interest), and it didn’t get preachy at any point. The reader is encouraged to make their own choices throughout the book, and there’s no holier than thou attitude whatsoever — meat-eaters even get the credit for more vegan products being available in the shops now! I re ...more

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Dec 30, 2019 Louise Bray rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A really good introduction to veganism, both in terms of the WHY and the HOW. I’m sure there are far more detailed books on the subject, but I definitely think is a really good starting point for anyone starting to look into veganism and needs some pointers in the right direction. I really appreciated the end section as well about non-food related veganism - I didn’t realise animal products are in pretty much everything! I would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants the key facts.

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Jan 08, 2020 Felicity rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This book was a great read, informing the reader of all the aspects of veganism and a practical guide on how to live a more sustainable plant-based way of eating. Easy to read and understand without feeling inundated. Having been vegan for two and a half years, there were still many pieces of information that was very new to me! Such as vegan opinions on cars, phones and lots of powerful environmental statistics.

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