THANKING THE MONKEY

Thanking the MonkeyIf you are a Discerning Brute, like I am – knowing what the hell is going on in this crazy world we live in, and pursuing knowledge, intelligence and understanding in order to navigate through it (lightly!) is crucial. That is why I am recommending Karen Dawn’s (of Dawnwatch) new book Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals.

I am reading it right now (got a proof at the press lunch) and it’s full of my favorite celebrities, features art and cartoons by the likes of the legendary Sue Coe, Anthony Freda and Dan Pirraro (of Bizarro), and reveals jaw-dropping information that you absolutely must know about!

The release of this book marks a milestone concerning the position of non-human animals in our culture. Where others have been prohibitively academic and heavy-handed, Dawn’s approach retorts with conversational humor and easy-to-understand philosophy, but doesn’t compromise at all when it comes to thorough research and honesty about everything from circuses to slaughterhouses.

With glowing reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist, and incredible endorsements from Gloria Steinem, Bill Maher, Anthony Kiedis, Emily Deschanel, Paul Haggis, JM Coetzee, Matthew Scully, Rory Freedman, Persia White, Bruce Greenwood and many more – it is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered about the position of animals in our society and wants to consider themselves ethically fabulous.

WATCH THE VIDEO:
I produced this video for Karen and spoke with a bunch of really intelligent celebs about the book:

BUY THE BOOK:
Harper Collins retail price $19.95
To buy a signed copy in advance, for just $14.95 plus shipping (USA only from this website, sorry) please use the “Buy Now” button below. It will take you to a Paypal page, but those without Paypal accounts can choose a regular credit card option. Shipping is $4.95 for one copy, $1.95 for each additional copy up to five, and free for all copies after five. The on sale date, when books will be in stores, is March 24th, 2008. Signed copies will be shipped in March.

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TheDiscerningBrute, February 14th 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Get Winded: Breaker, Beer & Power

A Wind Is Coming In!

1. Standing on deck out in the ocean air while volunteering with other bad-ass activists for The Sea Shepard Conservation Society could be more than a little breezy. Stopping the whaling and dolphin -killing industries are not easy unless you have some amazing wind breaker rain jacket made from 100% recycled poly, so get ready for wet & breezy. From Patagonia

Patagonia Shell

DB’s Etiquette Recommendation: Like celebs? What do Mick Jagger, Orlando Bloom, Ed Norton, Uma Thurman, Maggie Q, Justin Long, Naomi Watts, Pierce Broznan, and Anthony Kiedis have in common? They are all huge Sea Shepherd supporters. Getting involved in activism is sophisticated, sexy and smart. Interested in joining the most active volunteer marine conservation organization in the world? There are many ways to volunteer for Sea Shepherd both at sea and on shore.

2. Brooklyn Brewery Williamsburg Brooklyn’s very own beer company is not only great purveyors of vegan beer, but they run on 100% wind power. Next time you are out for drinks, ask for the green beer.

brooklyn lager

3. Did you know that if you are a Con Edison Energy customer (residential or business) even if you rent – you can switch your energy to come from Wind Power? Con Ed Solutions.

I just switched over to Wind last week. WIND Power is only an additional 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Basically, if your bill was 750 KH last month, you’ll only be spending $15 more this month and doing a ton of good for the planet.

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TheDiscerningBrute, January 22nd 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in activism, energy, fashion, food, vegan