Voices for Animal Liberation
Inspirational Accounts by Animal Rights Activists
Brittany Michelson, Ingrid Newkirk
- 288 Pages
- March 3, 2020
- ISBN: 9781510751262
- Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing
- Trim Size: 6in x 9in x 0in
Description
Immerse yourself in the world of animal rights protests, campaigns, demonstrations, outreach, rescue, and so much more.
In today’s world, voices of the marginalized are in the spotlight and people across the globe are recognizing animal rights as a social justice movement. During a time of historic actions and victorious campaigns, Voices for Animal Liberation depicts the full spectrum of animal rights activism that is currently at work to create change.
This book offers the words of both new and highly influential voices in the movement today, with the intention of inspiring and educating those who are sparked by the vision of a more ethical world. Including a foreword by Ingrid Newkirk, founder and president of PETA and arguably one of the most prolific figures in the animal rights movement, other contributors include:
- Jasmine Afshar, army veteran
- Chase Avior, actor and filmmaker
- Gene Baur, founder of Farm Sanctuary
- Dotsie Bausch, Olympic medalist and founder of Switch4Good
- Alex Bez, founder and director of Amazing Vegan Outreach
- Matthew Braun, former investigator of farms and slaughterhouses
- Saengduean Lek Chailert, founder of Save Elephant Foundation
- Amy Jean Davis, founder of Los Angeles Animal Save
- Karen Davis, founder of United Poultry Concerns
- Sean Hill, award-winning multidisciplinary artist and humanitarian
- Wayne Hsiung, cofounder of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE)
- Gwenna Hunter, event coordinator for Vegan Outreach and founder of Vegans of LA
- Anita Krajnc, founder of the Save Movement
- Cory Mac a’Ghobhainn, organizer with Progress for Science
- Jo-Anne McArthur, photographer and founder of We Animals Media
- Zafir Molina, truth seeker and movement artist
- Shaun Monson, documentary filmmaker
- Alexandra Paul, actress and cohost of Switch4Good
- Brittany Peet, Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement for PETA
- Jill Robinson, founder and CEO of Animals Asia
- Zoe Rosenberg, founder of Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary
- Dani Rukin, citizen journalist for JaneUnchained News
- Jasmin Singer, cofounder of Our Hen House and Senior Features Editor for VegNews
- Kathy Stevens, founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary
- Natasha & Luca, “That Vegan Couple,” social media influencers
- Will Tuttle, visionary author and speaker
- Gillian Meghan Walters, creator of MummyMOO project
Authors
Brittany Michelson is a teacher, writer, and animal rights activist. She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Antioch University Los Angeles and teaches writing and activism-related classes in a private K–8 program. Brittany’s writings appear in multiple journals and literary sites. She lives in Southern California.
Reviews
“Speaking with passion, each author conveys a deep sense of commitment to provide inspiration and incentive to anyone who may feel similarly moved but seeks validation to act on those instincts”
—Booklist
“With fascinating personal stories and brilliant insights, Brittany Michelson explains why animal rights is emerging as the defining social justice movement of the 21st century. Read this and find out why respect for other living beings is the key to human survival in the face of senseless violence and climate change.” —Jane Velez-Mitchell, founder of JaneUnchained News
“As an animal rights activist for over twenty years, I’m thrilled to recommend Brittany Michelson’s groundbreaking book. So many inspirational testimonies illustrate that animal rights is a growing worldwide social justice movement.” —Jenny McQueen, cofounder of Animal Rights Toronto
“Voices for Animal Liberation is a compelling look at our treatment of animals using riveting stories and searing essays from a wide array of thinkers, but its value doesn’t stop there. This is also a momentous guide to compassion and integrity and it should be read by all of us striving to be better human beings.” —Caroline Paul, author and activist
"Brittany Michelson has brought together powerful stories and meaningful experiences from inside the world's animal rights movement. Times are definitely changing and animals, other than we human ones, are firmly and finally on the agenda. Read this book to understand why!" —Patty Mark, founder of Animal Liberation Victoria and pioneer of open rescue
—Booklist
“With fascinating personal stories and brilliant insights, Brittany Michelson explains why animal rights is emerging as the defining social justice movement of the 21st century. Read this and find out why respect for other living beings is the key to human survival in the face of senseless violence and climate change.” —Jane Velez-Mitchell, founder of JaneUnchained News
“As an animal rights activist for over twenty years, I’m thrilled to recommend Brittany Michelson’s groundbreaking book. So many inspirational testimonies illustrate that animal rights is a growing worldwide social justice movement.” —Jenny McQueen, cofounder of Animal Rights Toronto
“Voices for Animal Liberation is a compelling look at our treatment of animals using riveting stories and searing essays from a wide array of thinkers, but its value doesn’t stop there. This is also a momentous guide to compassion and integrity and it should be read by all of us striving to be better human beings.” —Caroline Paul, author and activist
"Brittany Michelson has brought together powerful stories and meaningful experiences from inside the world's animal rights movement. Times are definitely changing and animals, other than we human ones, are firmly and finally on the agenda. Read this book to understand why!" —Patty Mark, founder of Animal Liberation Victoria and pioneer of open rescue