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Book Review: “Exposing the Big Game: Living Targets of a Dying Sport” by Jim Robertson

by Visiting Animal June 11, 2012
written by Visiting Animal

Today, OHH reviewer Katie Gillespie gives us her take on Exposing the Big Game by Jim Robertson. Toward the end of the review, we ask for your feedback on effective advocacy. We look forward to reading your responses! *** Book Review: Exposing the Big Game: Living Targets of a Dying Sport by Jim Robertson Review by Katie Gillespie Did you know that …

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June 11, 2012
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Book Review and Giveaway: “Staying Healthy in the Fast Lane: 9 Simple Steps to Optimal Health” by Kirk Hamilton

by ben May 14, 2012
written by ben

Today, OHH reviewer Carrie Forrest gives us her two cents about the book Staying Healthy in the Fast Lane: 9 Simple Steps to Optimal Health by Kirk Hamilton. And read on for your chance to win a signed copy of this book! *** Book Review: Staying Healthy in the Fast Lane: 9 Simple Steps to Optimal Health by Kirk Hamilton Review by Carrie …

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May 14, 2012
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Book Review: “The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary” by Andrew Westoll

by Visiting Animal May 7, 2012
written by Visiting Animal

When The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary: A True Story of Resilience and Recovery (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011) by Andrew Westoll first hit our radar a few months ago, we could think of no one more perfect to review it than activist Karol Orzechowski. Snagging Karol for this review was a tall order. We knew he was busy working on post-production for his film, …

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May 7, 2012
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Book Review: “Every Twelve Seconds: Industrialized Slaughter and the Politics of Sight” by Timothy Pachirat

by Visiting Animal April 30, 2012
written by Visiting Animal

A few podcast episodes ago, on Episode 118, author and powerhouse Timothy Pachirat — the mastermind behind Every Twelve Seconds: Industrialized Slaughter and the Politics of Sight, wowed us with his heartfelt and harrowing stories of working in a slaughterhouse in Omaha, Nebraska. After the episode aired, comments, tweets, and emails poured in — you were all as captivated by Pachirat …

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April 30, 2012
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Book Review (AND GIVEAWAY!): “Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide” by Sayward Rebhal

by Visiting Animal April 16, 2012
written by Visiting Animal

Today we welcome guest-reviewer, and mom-to-be, Robyn Lazara, who is giving us her take on Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide, by Sayward Rebhal. And read on for your chance to win a copy for yourself!  *** Book Review: Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide by Sayward Rebhal Review by Robyn Lazara Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide (Herbivore Books, 2011), by Sayward Rebhal, is a concise and …

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April 16, 2012
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Book Review: “The Adventures of Vivian Sharpe, Vegan Superhero” by Marla Rose

by Visiting Animal April 10, 2012
written by Visiting Animal

We are delighted to welcome back to Our Hen House guest reviewer Stephen Lukas, who is giving us his take on the exciting new young adult novel, The Adventures of Vivian Sharpe, Vegan Superhero, by Marla Rose.  *** Review: “The Adventures of Vivian Sharpe, Vegan Superhero” by Marla Rose Review by Stephen Lukas I initially agreed to review The Adventures of …

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April 10, 2012
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Book Review: “Fear of the Animal Planet: The Hidden History of Animal Resistance” by Jason Hribal

by Visiting Animal April 2, 2012
written by Visiting Animal

Today’s guest reviewer is Katie Gillespie, who is sharing her wisdom and her take on the fascinating book, Fear of the Animal Planet: The Hidden History of Animal Resistance by Jason Hribal. *** Book Review: Fear of the Animal Planet: The Hidden History of Animal Resistance by Jason Hribal Review by Katie Gillespie Animals resist. They escape their cages. They attack their trainers. …

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April 2, 2012
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Book Review: “Animal Impact: Secrets Proven to Achieve Results and Move the World,” by Caryn Ginsberg

by Piper Hoffman March 26, 2012
written by Piper Hoffman

Review by Piper Hoffman Organizations and individuals that advocate for animals are heavy on passion and commitment, but sometimes light on marketing savvy. Enter Animal Impact: Secrets Proven to Achieve Results and Move the World (Priority Ventures Group, 2011), by Caryn Ginsberg, which provides a crash course on marketing strategy for activists in an easy-to-digest handbook. Ginsberg asks the reader early …

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March 26, 2012
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Book Review: “Creaturely Poetics: Animality and Vulnerability in Literature and Film” by Anat Pick

by Visiting Animal March 12, 2012
written by Visiting Animal

We last told you about activist Andy Tabar within the context of singing the praises of his cruelty-free online apparel company, Compassion Co. Today, Andy is joining us as a guest-blogger, where he’s giving us his take on the book, Creaturely Poetics: Animality and Vulnerability in Literature and Film by Anat Pick. *** Book Review: “Creaturely Poetics: Animality and Vulnerability in Literature and …

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March 12, 2012
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Book Review: “Good News for Animals? Christian Approaches to Animal Well-Being,” Edited by Charles Pinches and Jay B. McDaniel

by Piper Hoffman February 13, 2012
written by Piper Hoffman

Review by Piper Hoffman Does Christianity require, or provide any support for, a human obligation to treat animals well? 14 theologians and thinkers take on this thorny question in the essay collection Good News for Animals? Christian Approaches to Animal Well-Being (Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2008), edited by Charles Pinches and Jay B. McDaniel. As a whole the book strongly suggests …

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February 13, 2012
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Book Review: “Beatrice & Virgil”

by Visiting Animal February 6, 2012
written by Visiting Animal

Joining us today is Canadian animal advocate, Stephen Lukas, who is giving us his take on the novel, Beatrice & Virgil, by Yann Martel. *** Canadian author Yann Martel won the Man Booker Prize in 2002 for his animal-themed Life of Pi. In Beatrice & Virgil, non-human animal characters again share prominence with their human counterparts. An allegory retelling one of …

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February 6, 2012
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Book Review: “Unlikely Friendships” by Jennifer S. Holland

by Visiting Animal January 16, 2012
written by Visiting Animal

Joining us today in Our Hen House is attorney Samantha Rosenberg, who is giving us her take on the book, Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom, by Jennifer S. Holland.  *** A Look Inside Unlikely Friendships Review by Samantha Rosenberg  Fair warning – get out the tissues. Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom pretty much redefines …

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January 16, 2012
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Book Review (AND GIVEAWAY): “Healthy Eating, Healthy World” by J. Morris Hicks

by Visiting Animal November 17, 2011
written by Visiting Animal

Carrie Forrest, the mastermind behind the wildly popular blog, Carrie on Vegan (one of our go-to blogs for healthy recipes and insightful commentary), is joining us today as our guest reviewer. Carrie, who is currently a graduate student in public health nutrition, is giving us her take on Healthy Eating, Healthy World: Unleashing the Power of Plant-Based Nutrition, by J. Morris …

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November 17, 2011
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Book Review: “Stories Rabbits Tell” by Susan E. Davis and Margo DeMello

by Visiting Animal October 26, 2011
written by Visiting Animal

Today we welcome guest-reviewer Laura Yasinitsky who is giving us the skinny on the book, Stories Rabbits Tell. *** Book Review: Stories Rabbits Tell by Susan E. Davis and Margo DeMello Review by Laura Yasinitsky As a child, I had a rabbit whom I loved to death. Cotton Tail taught me a lot about being a pet parent, possibly even instilling …

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October 26, 2011
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Book Review: “Out of Breath” by Blair Richmond

by Piper Hoffman October 14, 2011
written by Piper Hoffman

A teenager on the run (sort of literally – she is a competitive runner) from mysterious pursuers hides out in a small town, where she quickly finds herself being wooed by one suave and charming carnivore and one kind and generous vegan. Hmm, which to choose, which to choose. I’m loving this book already. Out of Breath (Ashland Creek Press, 2011) …

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October 14, 2011
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Book Review: “Most Good, Least Harm” by Zoe Weil

by Visiting Animal October 4, 2011
written by Visiting Animal

Guest reviewer Lisa Rimmert is back, this time with a review of Most Good, Least Harm by Zoe Weil. *** Book Review: Most Good, Least Harm Review by Lisa Rimmert Millions of people throughout the world have no access to clean water. Forests are being cleared at staggering rates. Billions of animals are killed for food every year. In the face …

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October 4, 2011
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Book Review: “Unsaid” by Neil Abramson

by Piper Hoffman September 23, 2011
written by Piper Hoffman

Our Hen House reviewer, Piper Hoffman, is back with a review of a new novel, Unsaid. *** Animals talk with us. A purr, a tail wag, and a lick on the nose speak as clearly as any words. We take our communication with animals so much for granted that we don’t always realize when it is happening. But we can’t take …

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September 23, 2011
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Book Review: “Vegan for Life” by Jack Norris & Virginia Messina

by Visiting Animal August 15, 2011
written by Visiting Animal

We are delighted to welcome back reviewer Piper Hoffman, who has become an official member of our flock.  *** Book Review: “Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based Diet” by Jack Norris & Virginia Messina Review by Piper Hoffman Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy and Fit …

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August 15, 2011
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Book Review: “The White Bone” by Barbara Gowdy

by Visiting Animal August 12, 2011
written by Visiting Animal

Today we’re excited to welcome guest-reviewer Kaitlyn Zafonte, who will give us her take on The White Bone by Barbara Gowdy. *** Book Review: The White Bone by Barbara Gowdy Review by Kaitlyn Zafonte When one thinks of talking elephants, something of the Disney variety probably comes to mind. But Barbara Gowdy’s harrowing tale of elephants’ struggle to survive in a habitat …

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August 12, 2011
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Book Review: “Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide for Caring for Self While Caring for Others”

by Visiting Animal August 2, 2011
written by Visiting Animal

Today, we welcome guest reviewer Lisa Rimmert who gives us her take on the book, Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide for Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, and explains why animal activists in particular should seriously consider adding this to their library. *** Book Review: Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide for Caring for Self While Caring …

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August 2, 2011
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Book Review: “Half Brother” by Kenneth Oppel

by Visiting Animal July 22, 2011
written by Visiting Animal

We’re delighted to welcome to Our Hen House guest reviewer Jena Mazzio, who gives us her take on the young adult novel, Half Brother, by Kenneth Oppel.  *** Book Review: Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel Review by Jena Mazzio Ben and Zan are loving brothers, of a sort. Ben Tomlin is a 13-year-old boy, growing up in Canada in 1973 and …

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July 22, 2011
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Book Review: “Ethics and Animals: An Introduction”

by Visiting Animal July 5, 2011
written by Visiting Animal

We are delighted to welcome Piper Hoffman to Our Hen House as a guest reviewer. Today, she gives us her take on Ethics and Animals: An Introduction by Lori Gruen (Cambridge University Press, 2011). *** If you believe it is wrong to hold animals captive in zoos, is it justifiable to hold domesticated animals captive in our homes as pets? Would …

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July 5, 2011
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Book Review: “Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India”

by Visiting Animal June 24, 2011
written by Visiting Animal

We are delighted to welcome Sangamithra Iyer as our guest reviewer today. Sangamithra offers an insightful review of Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India by Joseph Lelyveld. Book Review: “Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India” by Sangamithra Iyer In 1893, a young Indian lawyer arrived on the shores of South Africa. He didn’t know then that …

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June 24, 2011
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