Quotes
“This book is essential reading for anyone who has ever thought they had to choose between living ethically, eating healthfully, and engaging socially. The Joyful Vegan normalizes a compassionate way of living and empowers readers to embrace their values with confidence and joy.” Kathy Freston, New York Times bestselling author
“Enjoying delicious, nutritious, plant-based food is easy! It’s everything else that tests the most committed among us: the social pressure to conform, the emotional interactions with loved ones, and the awareness of all the unnecessary suffering. Luckily, Colleen equips us with everything we need to face these hurdles with strength and grace.” Michael Greger, MD, New York Times bestselling author
“Every vegan, semivegan, or plant-based individual needs a copy of this thoughtful, thorough, game-changing book!” Evanna Lynch, vegan activist and actress in the Harry Potter film series
The Joyful Vegan resonates deeply with me. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau identifies exactly what we need more of in our interactions with one another: greater empathy, understanding, and respect for our common humanity.” Cory Booker, US senator
“The unique contribution of The Joyful Vegan is Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s ten stages that many vegans experience when they stop eating animals. The insights she provides around this concept are deeply empowering and validating.” Melanie Joy, PhD, author of Beyond Beliefs
“Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a visionary. She translates vegan ideals into accessible prose and practice more effectively than anyone I know. Relentlessly positive, her message intuitively appeals to vegans, almost-vegans, and no-way-I’d-ever-be vegans alike, which is to say: all of us.” James McWilliams, author of Just Food