Kelsey N. (hisredhead) reviewed on 6/2/2010

Helpful Score: 6

I was interested in this book because I wanted to start being more critical about the food I'm eating. The authors are plain about what voice they've chosen to write the book in, but I think they could have been direct and gotten their point across without bluntly insulting their audience. Aside from that it is a VEGAN book in disguise. I didn't even get through the entire thing because of the multiple chapters which describe in detail the abuse of animals we raise for food. Although I'm sure this abuse occurs it is not the way ALL animals are kept and it disappoints me that anyone would use these kinds of scare tactics on their audience.
There was some interesting information about the preservatives and additives put in our food, but I had to do further research on their statements. Although they cited their sources very well, it is so easy to twist information to sound the way you want it to and these two authors seemed like the type to do that.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone other than someone who WANTS to be scared into being a vegan. If you are looking to live a healthier lifestyle, learn more about the products you're putting into your body, or lose weight there are many, many books out there that will leave you feeling more informed and confident than this one.
Reader beware.

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