I’m often asked about the books and websites and other resources I’ve come across that would be helpful to people eager and ready to explore compassionate living.  The depth and breadth of my own capacity to lead a more compassionate life is ever-expanding, as are the lists of resources on this page!  I’ll be adding to it as I travel along this path, so feel free to check back now and then.

When I decided to make compassion my “true north” I made a commitment to remain open to the signs along the way.  Wherever it would lead me I vowed to follow.  So now, whenever I feel compelled to click on a link, or watch a video, or Google a thought leader – I do so.  I’m always amazed and delighted and inspired by where those simple acts lead me.  It seems that once you know what you’re looking for, it’s right there in front of you.

ANIMALS

Animal Camp:  Lessons in Love and Hope From Rescued Farm Animals                                     Kathy Stevens

Farm Sanctuary:  Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food                                     Gene Baur

Living the Farm Sanctuary Life:  The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer and Feeling Better Every Day                                                                                                                     Gene Baur with Gene Stone

Ninety-Five:  Meeting America’s Farmed Animals in Stories and Photographs                      Edited by No Voice Unheard

The Emotional Lives of Animals                                                                                                                           Marc Bekoff

The Lucky Ones:  My Passionate Fight for Farm Animals                                                                     Jenny Brown with Gretchen Primack

We Animals                                                                                                                                                                          Jo-Anne McArthur

What The Animals Have Taught Me                                                                                                              Stephanie Marohn

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Crazy Sexy Diet                                                                                                                                                               Kris Carr

The Lean: A Revolutionary 30-Day Plan for Lasting Weight Loss and Total Health             Kathy Freston

Success Through Stillness:  Meditation Made Easy                                                                                  Russell Simmons with Chris Morrow

“PLANT-EMPOWERED” EATING

“Plant-empowered” is the way Kris Carr – New York Times best-selling author, speaker and wellness guru – describes her approach to food.  She first appeared on Oprah back in 2009 on a show about dying.  “Crazy Sexy Cancer” was born out of the way she chose to live life with a terminal illness, and it started a wellness revolution.  Since her diagnosis, she has shown what it means to not only survive – but to thrive – while living with cancer.

Crazy Sexy Kitchen                                                                                                                                                        Kris Carr with Chef Chad Sarno

Deliciously Ella                                                                                                                                                                  Ella Woodward

Oh She Glows                                                                                                                                                                      Angela Liddon

Skinny Bitch Book of Vegan Swaps                                                                                                                      Kim Barnouin

The Conscious Cook                                                                                                                                                       Tal Ronnen

LOOKING FORWARD TO READING

The Animal Manifesto:  Six Reasons for Expanding Our Compassion Footprint                      Marc Bekoff

Ethics Into Action:  Henry Spira and the Animal Rights Movement                                                  Peter Singer

Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger?  And Other Questions People Ask Vegans                            Sherry Colb

The Happy Vegan:  A Guide to Living a Long, Healthy, and Successful Life                                   Russell Simmons with Chris Morrow