tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36818516.post7324082904344177990..comments2023-05-26T08:12:33.268-07:00Comments on The Foggy Foot Review: The Compassionate Carnivore by Catherine FriendMadeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07556832691415565185noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36818516.post-51720888957787553122009-11-18T08:41:17.527-08:002009-11-18T08:41:17.527-08:00Here's a review from a different perspective:
...Here's a review from a different perspective:<br />http://www.animalperson.net/animal_person/2008/09/on-the-compas-1.htmlmijnheernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36818516.post-50059462475497417592009-06-11T09:32:40.487-07:002009-06-11T09:32:40.487-07:00Catherine,
Oh wow, thank you so much for that. Th...Catherine,<br /><br />Oh wow, thank you so much for that. This is the first time that an author has responded to one of my reviews, and I'm really honored that it's you. Your book has been, and continues to be, a tremendous help to me. I'm especially grateful for the humor and compassion that comes through in your writing - those qualities made what could have been a very difficult subject accessible and un-threatening. Thank you for writing the book, and thank for your kind words. <br /><br />As for the "freaking excellent," I'm glad you like that. I just call it like it see it :-)Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556832691415565185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36818516.post-63383132407549999292009-06-11T07:45:09.213-07:002009-06-11T07:45:09.213-07:00Madeleine,
I've received many great reviews o...Madeleine,<br /><br />I've received many great reviews of my book, but my absolute favorite is your "freaking excellent."<br /><br />And I love your reply to Truth Seeker. It's so important that people who eat meat not be silenced by those who believe their way is the only way. You communicated this beautifully, and compassionately, in your response. May the dialogue continue...Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932637842777678057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36818516.post-16290628569122680072009-06-07T16:46:01.609-07:002009-06-07T16:46:01.609-07:00While I thank you for the link, I must admit that ...While I thank you for the link, I must admit that I have been to that site before. It is obvious that those involved care about animals passionately and I very much respect that. However, in my personal experience, understanding and compassion on both sides of an issue are key. Human beings are not going to, as a species, stop eating meat, regardless of any proposed moral and environmental imperatives. Animals have always died to feed us, as animals have always died to feed each other. I'm sure no one would fault wolf for eating a fox, and while it is true that humans can survive without meat, we are omnivores and have evolved eating it. <br />I will happily adopt a more conscious and careful attitude towards what I consume and support others in doing the same. The change that comes of this may not be dramatic or immediate, but what works for some does not work for others. There is more than one valid road, more than one valid ideology to choose from. For my part, as long as a person is actively seeking a compassionate compromise between self and world, good work is being done.Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556832691415565185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36818516.post-19511351946992604202009-06-06T10:43:27.182-07:002009-06-06T10:43:27.182-07:00You are clearly a compassionate, open-minded perso...You are clearly a compassionate, open-minded person. As such, it's important to get the full picture. I hope you will take a little time to explore this web site for an alternative view on this important topic:<br /><br />http://www.humanemyth.org/Truth Seekernoreply@blogger.com