Voices for Animal Liberation: Inspirational Accounts by Animal Rights Activists

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Immerse yourself in the world of animal rights protests, campaigns, demonstrations, outreach, rescue, and so much more. In today's world, voices of the marginalized are in the spotlight and people across the globe are recognizing animal rights as a social justice movement. During a time of historic actions and victorious campaigns, Voices for Anim

Brittany Michelson is a teacher, writer, and animal rights activist. She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Antioch University Los Angeles and teaches writing and activism-related classes in a private K-8 program. Brittany's writings appear in multiple journals and literary sites. She lives in Southern California.

"Speaking with passion, each author conveys a deep sense of commitment to provide inspiration and incentive to anyone who may feel similarly moved but seeks validation to act on those instincts" --Booklist "With fascinating personal stories and brilliant insights, Brittany Michelson explains why animal rights is emerging as the defining social justice movement of the 21st century. Read this and find out why respect for other living beings is the key to human survival in the face of senseless violence and climate change." --Jane Velez-Mitchell, founder of JaneUnchained News "As an animal rights activist for over twenty years, I'm thrilled to recommend Brittany Michelson's groundbreaking book. So many inspirational testimonies illustrate that animal rights is a growing worldwide social justice movement." --Jenny McQueen, cofounder of Animal Rights Toronto "Voices for Animal Liberation is a compelling look at our treatment of animals using riveting stories and searing essays from a wide array of thinkers, but its value doesn't stop there. This is also a momentous guide to compassion and integrity and it should be read by all of us striving to be better human beings." --Caroline Paul, author and activist "Brittany Michelson has brought together powerful stories and meaningful experiences from inside the world's animal rights movement. Times are definitely changing and animals, other than we human ones, are firmly and finally on the agenda. Read this book to understand why!" --Patty Mark, founder of Animal Liberation Victoria and pioneer of open rescue