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The Book That Saved Derrick Jensen's Life

Animal Person

The book, which I have not read, that saved Derrick Jensen 's life is called The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability by Lierre Keith, who was a vegan for 20 years, suffered serious medical problems, and started feeling better when she recommenced eating animals. Throughout the book, Keith mocks vegetarians and vegans.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

The medical journal Lancet recently published findings showing that children who are not adequately nourished in the first five years of life sometimes never catch up to their peers. It is not enough to simply cut animal products (or carbohydrates, or calories) out of one’s diet.

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Combined Beats List – June 2016

10,000 Birds

I am delighted to say that despite her initial reluctance to embrace eBird, Clare was the most productive beat this month, responsible for nearly all of the new stuff. old angel factory area. old angel factory area. US-NY-New York-Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – 40.6603x-73.9325. Imagine that, Mike! 14 May 2016.

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