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Vegan's Daily Companion: 365 Days of Inspiration for Cooking, Eating, and Living Compassionately [Hardcover]

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
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Book Description

March 1, 2011

"Full of wisdom, intelligence, and thoughtfulness, Vegan's Daily Companion is one of those books that inspires you to be a better person with each page you read."—John Robbins, bestselling author of The Food Revolution, Diet for a New America, and The New Good Life

"An unfettered, unabashed daily affirmation of the joy of being vegan. An invitation and a promise, a process and a guide for creating a compassionate world. And some darn good recipes, too!"—Carol J. Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat

"As a vegan advocate for nearly two decades, I was pleasantly surprised to learn a wealth of brand new and fascinating information in this completely unique book that combines practical tips and insightful wisdom for eating healthfully and living joyfully. Full of stunning photos and interesting facts about animals in history and literature, this is a fantastic resource for vegans as well as for curious, compassionate non-vegans."—Melanie Joy, Ph.D., author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows

Live a joyful, compassionate life, every day of the year with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's guide, Vegan's Daily Companion!

Mondays: For the Love of Food – A celebration of familiar and not-so-familiar foods to spark enthusiasm for eating healthfully.

Tuesdays: Effective Communication – Techniques and tactics for speaking on behalf of veganism effectively and compassionately.

Wednesdays: Optimum Health for Body, Mind, and Spirit – Care and maintenance for becoming and remaining a joyful vegan.

Thursdays: Animals in the Arts: Literature, Film, Painting – Inspiration across the ages that reflects our consciousness of and relationship to non-human animals.

Fridays: Stories of Hope, Rescue, and Transformation – Heartening stories of people who have become awakened and animals have found sanctuary.

Saturdays + Sundays: Healthful Recipes – Favorite recipes to use as activism and nourishment.


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About the Author

Raised on a typical American diet of meat, dairy, and eggs, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau was moved to change when she read Diet for a New America at 19. No longer able to justify eating animals and their “products,” Colleen began a journey of discovery that continues to this day.

For over 11 years, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has guided people to becoming and staying vegan through sold-out cooking classes, award-winning cookbooks, inspiring lectures, and her immensely popular video and audio podcasts. Using her unique blend of passion, humor, and common sense, she empowers and inspires people to live as healthfully and compassionately as possible.

Calling Patrick-Goudreau “a star in the vegetarian universe,” VegNews Magazine bestowed upon her The Vegan Martha Stewart award. Colleen is an exhilarating speaker, a powerful writer, a talented chef, and a persuasive advocate whose success can be measured by the thousands of people whose lives have been changed by her compassionate message. With a master’s degree in English literature and a command of traditional and new media, Patrick-Goudreau fosters change whether she is writing books, speaking to live audiences, hosting her podcast, or producing videos.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is the award-winning author of several books, including the bestselling The Joy of Vegan Baking, The Vegan Table, and Color Me Vegan. She writes “The VegGuru” column for VegNews Magazine, contributes to National Public Radio, and has guided thousands of people to becoming vegan through her cooking classes, inspiring lectures, and popular podcast, “Food for Thought.”

She lives with her husband and feline boys in the San Francisco Bay area. Visit her at www.compassionatecooks.com.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Quarry Books (March 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592536794
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592536795
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 1.1 x 9.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has dedicated her life to empowering people to make informed food choices, to debunking myths about veganism, to being a voice for animals, and to giving people the tools and resources they need to live according to their own values of compassion and wellness. Using her unique blend of passion, humor, and common sense, Colleen adeptly addresses the ethical, social, and practical aspects of a compassionate lifestyle.

A powerful writer, talented chef, and exhilarating speaker with a master's in English Literature, she is the author of six books, including the award-winning The Joy of Vegan Baking, The Vegan Table, Color Me Vegan, Vegan's Daily Companion, and On Being Vegan. With a command of traditional and new media, Colleen is the creator of the popular online multimedia program, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge; the host and producer of the life-changing podcast Vegetarian Food for Thought; and she delivers inspiring lectures around the country. She has appeared on the Food Network and PBS and is a contributor to National Public Radio and The Christian Science Monitor.

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.9 out of 5 stars
This book is a wonderful companion to Colleen's podcasts (highly recommend). K. M. Boyd  |  87 reviewers made a similar statement
I just got this latest book and started reading each entry day by day. Katya  |  62 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
57 of 57 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful 365 Day Guide to Veganism! February 23, 2011
By Justin
Format:Hardcover
I must start out by saying that Colleen Patrick-Goudreou is one of my favorite vegan authors; her cookbooks "The Vegan Table" and "Color Me Vegan" feature some of my most-used recipes. When I saw her new book, "Vegan's Daily Companion," I immediately snapped it up. I was very excited that Colleen was writing another vegan book that wasn't primarily a cookbook. How did her first non-cookbook venture turn out?

Wonderful! This is a great reference book that you can literally flip open to any page and read a passage or article. It is designed with 365 articles to be one year's worth of daily passages, but I enjoy just reading through the book at my leisure. The articles feature some recipes, rescued animal profiles, veg-friendly literature by the likes of Mark Twain and Roald Dahl, vegan "power" food profiles, and more! There are some lovely pictures of farm animals and food throughout...as well as photos of Colleen herself.

Any cons? Well, it's more of a minor disappointment: about half of the recipes from the book are recycled from Colleen's previous cookbooks. There are, however, some new recipes too for those (like myself) who already own Colleen's cookbooks.

This book has a lot of information for those curious about a vegan lifestyle, as well as long-time vegans. You can use the book throughout the year for daily readings, but it also works lovely as a bathroom companion or coffee table book. Like I said, I love that I can just flip open to any page and find a completely stand-alone article to read.

Highly recommended!
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful creation by Colleen February 23, 2011
By Katya
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I own all of Colleen's books (in fact, her podcast was the reason I became vegan) and love all of them. They are nice to touch, to look at, to read thru, and try new recipes. I just got this latest book and started reading each entry day by day. I created a routine where I have my morning tea and read an entry from the book, which sets up a nice tone of compassion and creativity for the rest of my day.
I've even tried some of the recipes from the book, which are all delicisios.

I highly recommend this book.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Inspirational February 22, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The thought of giving up meat, eggs and even cheese sounds to many like a life filled with deprivation. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's latest book proves that this is not the case. The decision to become vegan, to live a life based on compassion, can be one of the most fulfilling decisions a person can make. If you are a long time vegan or someone considering giving it a try, this is a book you will want to take along on your journey.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Joy of becoming a vegan
This book is a treasure and have already ordered others by the same author. Spent a good 3 hours slowly sinking into the recipes and stories. Read more
Published 17 hours ago by Judi v.
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughful, compassionate bites
This was the first book I purchased as a vegan. I had been listening to Colleen's podcast for a few weeks and found her book in my local bookstore. Read more
Published 2 days ago by nochzplz
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful contribution
This is the first and only book I own by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau and I've owned it over a year so I've made my way all the way through it once. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Juliet Blake
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it and shared it!
I purchased this book and really enjoyed it. Even though I have been a vegan for nearly 20 years I still found the information helpful and inspiring. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Susie Fricker
5.0 out of 5 stars A true companion!
This book is a must have for a new vegan, an old vegan or anyone who loves animals. Collen beautifully writes about and brings together stories of animals, personal transformations... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational collection of tips, recipes, stories, and insights on...
This book is stupendous! I try to keep it by my bedside, but I find I am so often toting it around the house to find a reference, a recipe, share a story with someone, etc. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Jill McCullough
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely collection
This is a lovely book. CPG draws from literature, film, art, and epicure in this collection of short essays that celebrate, and mourn for, the animals of our earth. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Ellen Reid
5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to start the day...
"Vegan's Daily Companion" is a great way to start the day. If you don't have time in the morning just take a few minutes at the end of your day for some inspiration from this... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Sydney Richey
5.0 out of 5 stars Vegan's Daily Companion--and a great companion it is!
I took this book on a plane trip and never looked up. However, the people around me saw me smiling, crying and laughing out loud. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Patricia W Huber
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!!
This is the perfect book to leave on your coffee table, in a guest bedroom or by your own bed. It is a book of seeds, planting the ideals of compassionate living in the minds of... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Emma Crewe
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