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Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat Paperback – Abridged, August 2, 2001

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Told by the man who kicked off the infamous lawsuit between Oprah and the cattlemen, Mad Cowboy is an impassioned account of the highly dangerous practices of the cattle and dairy industries.

Howard Lyman's testimony on The Oprah Winfrey Show revealed the deadly impact of the livestock industry on our well-being. It not only led to Oprah's declaration that she'd never eat a burger again, it sent shock waves through a concerned and vulnerable public.

A fourth-generation Montana rancher, Lyman investigated the use of chemicals in agriculture after developing a spinal tumor that nearly paralyzed him. Now a vegetarian, he blasts through the propaganda of beef and dairy interests—and the government agencies that protect them—to expose an animal-based diet as the primary cause of cancer, heart disease, and obesity in this country. He warns that the livestock industry is repeating the mistakes that led to Mad Cow disease in England while simultaneously causing serious damage to the environment.

Persuasive, straightforward, and full of the down-home good humor and optimism of a son of the soil, Mad Cowboy is both an inspirational story of personal transformation and a convincing call to action for a plant-based diet—for the good of the planet and the health of us all.

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Studs Terkel Howard Lyman is fighting not only for our health but for our nation's sanity as well. He challenges not only mad cows, but a mad system.

Jeremy Rifkin author of Beyond Beef Howard Lyman's personal odyssey from cowboy to cattle rancher to animal rights activist, environmentalist, and vegetarian is an inspiring chronicle.

Dave Bowman The Seattle Times Digest the facts in Mad Cowboy, and you may never look at prime rib in the same way again.

John Robbins author of Diet for a New America Buy ten copies; give them to people you love. This is the real thing.

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Howard F. Lyman is president of the International Vegetarian Union. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia.

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Scribner; 1st Thus. edition (August 2, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0684854465
ISBN-13: 978-0684854465
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.4 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (189 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #102 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diets & Weight Loss > Vegetarian
- #827 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Nutrition
- #1316 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diets & Weight Loss > Other Diets

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Lyman's Alright by me

ByW. Weberon September 29, 2015

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I had high hopes for this book because Lyman was featured in the 2014 documentary, Cowspiracy. The film suggested that speaking out against the meat industry has become essentially illegal, since 2001. I've found no proof of this in Mad Cowboy or, so far, anywhere else. I've read most of the 1-star & 2-star reviews and I understand the frustration of the "experts" who expected to learn more but, personally, I appreciate this thoughtful perspective of a cattleman who's given up meat.

Being macrobiotic for over 30 years (but not always perfect) I like the way Lyman writes. I appreciate his difficult journey from cattle rancher to vegetarian and the very honest way he describes it. Yes, I already know about seitan & tofu, and this book isn't as controversial as I had hoped. But I walk away thinking that I'd really like to meet this guy. This is a remarkable perspective.

And so what if portions of his book come off as an introduction to vegetarianism? Isn't that what we want? A new way to reach more people? I wonder if these self proclaimed experts remember the way they oh'd and awed over their first introduction to dietary revolution. I do. And I see Mad Cowboy reaching more people in the same way.

I think I'll read more of his books.

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Shocking!!!

ByAdrian Iriarteon November 29, 2015

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After this book, you won't want to eat meat. This book opens your eyes. I picked up this book, after listening to a podcast interview with Howard F. Lyman. After listening what he had to say about diet and health, I decided to pick up his book. After reading the first chapter, I was shocked about what really goes on behind the scenes in the meat and dairy industries. The things most people are not aware about, or not being told to the public, about meat is shocking. The meat and dairy industry destroys, your health, the environment, species of plants & animals, "EVERYTHING."

I was already considering cutting out meat and dairy form my diet, but I wanted to educate myself first, before I made any huge changes. I loved this book, especially coming form a man who was in the meat and dairy industry, for most of his life. I tend to believe Howard more so, than just some guy who heard it form another guy.

The shocking truth will set you free. Pick this book, and share it with a friend.

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Funny, Serious, Life saving

ByBobby R. Childreeon April 1, 2016

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After having read this book three times I still can't decide what I like most about it. The information is presented in a surprisingly interesting way, for one thing, but I think the quality of the information is exceptional also. Many people say similar things, but few say them so well, perhaps. Then, too, the human element of his own personal story really held my attention, from his childhood antics to the deepest stupidity of his adult years, and from his determination to be a success to his transformation into a person who finally understood what success means. Wit, wisdom and tons of useful information make this a five star book and one you should plan on reading more than once.

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Incredibly powerful book

ByA. Fieldson June 22, 2016

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Although some of the facts are now dated, this book is incredibly eye-opening and a must read for any people who consider themselves environmentalists. Chapter Seven literally changed my life and my diet, for it made me realize the extreme harm that eating meat/dairy products is having on the environment. What makes this book so powerful is that the writing is accessible, and Lyman's voice is both witty and compelling. He walks us through his journey of leaving the cattle farming industry and becoming vegan, and by explaining his personal story along with adding powerful facts, his case for going vegan is too powerful to dispute.

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You'll never eat meat again!

ByMartin B. Haubon March 15, 2016

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Tremendous read. I've been wavering about changing my diet for some time, and the first two chapters cinched the deal. I'm going vegan...at least 95% of the time. It's not just my future health that I'm concerned about, it the health of the whole planet. There are some things in the book that should probably be updated given more recent studies, but overall, Lyman tells it as it is, ugly it may be. The book is very entertaining, wittily written and quite interesting, not too long and doesn't bog down in a torrent of statistics. One irritation: on page 1, there it is: "vegitarian". Later, "vegetarian". Where's the editor? Now on to NO MORE BULL.

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Not you're average "woo-hoo" hippie vegan.

ByHawaiiSandWitchon April 12, 2015

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Great Book. Easy to read filled with the interesting perspective of a 4th generation cattle rancher gone vegan or "pure vegetarian".
I would suggest this book to people who think veganism, healthy eating and loving the environment is "hippie woo-hoo bulls***". Mr. Lyman appears to definitely be on the other end of the hippie spectrum, however shares the same vision of a healthy planet and people.

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Whoa.

Bynicoleon May 24, 2016

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This book inspired my Dad to stop eating meat.. Which, if you knew him, would really knock your socks off. So be forewarned if you are currently a meat eater, reading this book might change things up for you. And Vegetarians: You might end up going Vegan (like I did). Thank you Howard.

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Eat beef and die

ByBGon January 5, 2016

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I never really knew what was going on with our food until I read this and now...I will never eat beef in the US again. Truly an eye opening page turner. I finished the book in one day...I was just amazed at the things I learned. I used to kinda avoid mostly eating beef, but ate a burger maybe once a month or so. Not anymore. This is an easy read for the most part and pretty interesting. It was written well enough and very, very informative. Knowledge truly is power.

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