Think Like a Vegan

Emilia A. Leese is an author, re-wilder, podcast host, public speaker and magazine editor. She also developed life skills and ethics workshops for underserved youth. Emi has been a corporate finance lawyer for over twenty years. Her Think Like a Vegan podcast is streaming on all platforms. She lives in London and the Highlands.Eva J. Charalambides is an opinionated Jewish woman who has never turned down an opportunity to advocate for what she believes in. Throughout her vegan career, she has contributed to online magazines, multi-city events, quirky merch and non-profits. With the increasing severity of her disability and chronic illnesses, she has also devoted her unapologetic voice to a variety of publications promoting disability rights. She lives in Toronto, Canada.

'A brilliant book, which both challenges and inspires thoughts on ethics and the environment, and offers fresh, new thinking on why veganism is not just a diet but a potent social act' Seth Tibbott, Chair and Founder of famously vegan brand Tofurky and author of In Search of the Wild Tofurky: How a Business Misfit Pioneered Plant-Based Foods Before They Were Cool ‘Though a vegan for eighteen years this book helped me learn so many new concepts, and unlearn a few ... above all, I started looking at veganism through a much broader lens. A must-have book for any vegan at any stage in their journey, and above all a terrific read for anyone looking to learn more about veganism’ Kuntal A. Joisher, vegan mountaineer 'Think Like a Vegan is a well-researched contemporary guidebook to vegan ethics. It is approachable, accessible, personal, and irreverent. This updated version is an essential resource for readers at any stage in their vegan journey, Emilia Leese and Eva Charalambides make a fresh and convincing argument that veganism is not just a diet but a vital social act with the potential to create a more just, fair, and ethical society. They clearly show how the oppression of non-human animals is entangled with human oppression and human crises. By applying vegan ethics to wider society and life, Leese and Charalambides demonstrate the benefits of ending animal exploitation and achieving fairness and balance in our relationship to other beings, including humans. Readers also will be challenged to think through ethical dilemmas on their own with a lot of valuable new information. I hope this inspirational and future-looking book enjoys a broad global audience' Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., University of Colorado, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy―and Why They Matter 'Reflections in this book explore the parallels between thinking like a feminist and thinking like a vegan. Between living free of substance abuse and living free of animal exploitation. The authors also discuss the nitty-gritty from pets to bees to yoga to the potential of human conversation — "because we just don’t know when someone will be ready to listen and make the change." Think Like a Vegan is sprinkled with thought experiments and challenges. Got a vegan elevator pitch? The stakes couldn’t be higher. The production of land and marine animal products is rapidly crowding untamed life off our planet. Global heating looks poised to unleash its worst. We can step up, if we learn quickly enough how to Think Like a Vegan. "We could bring about real change from the bottom up," the authors write. "We could peacefully force a change upon governments and corporations…" And along the way, we could liberate ourselves. Think Like a Vegan … and find out.' Lee Hall, author of On Their Own Terms: Animal Liberation for the 21st Century ‘An extraordinary guide that challenges readers to rethink their relationship with animals, the environment, and each other … seamlessly connects the dots between ethics, environmental sustainability, and social justice, showing that veganism is not just a dietary choice but a comprehensive worldview … not just informative, but transformative … Think Like a Vegan isn’t just a book you read – it’s a journey you embark on, guided by Emilia and Eva’s wisdom and their deep commitment to creating a future where compassion is at the forefront of our choices’ Renee King-Sonnen, Founder & Executive Director of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary 'Lately, there has been a lot of talk about vegan and plant-based diets. But what exactly are those? What’s the difference between the two, if any? Why even bother following vegan or plant-based diets? Veganism, if done right, can be beneficial to human health, to the animals, and to the environment. In this fabulous and comprehensive page-turner of a book, Think Like A Vegan, Emilia A. Leese and Eva J. Charalambides will answer the above-mentioned questions and more. They will, most importantly, if you read this book in its entirety, show you why it is of utmost importance to be or become a vegan and will explain to you how to do it’ Dr. Carlo Alvaro, Associate Professor of Philosophy at New York City College of Technology ‘Both personal and intellectual, this book is a must-read for those new to or those considering embracing veganism or a plant-based diet. For a seasoned vegan like myself, the book is a powerful reminder of the moral and ethical importance of veganism. To borrow from the book, like veganism, this book is for everyone’ Professor Stacy Banwell, University of Greenwich ‘An invaluable compendium of resources for both avowed vegans and those who are ready to adopt a vegan ethic and lifestyle’ Sailesh Rao, founder and executive director of Climate Healers ‘Whether you eat animals or not, this book will likely make you question some of your long-held beliefs and assumptions about veganism, animal use and injustice. The case that this book makes for a vegan world is watertight and irrefutable’ Polly Foreman, editor at Plant Based News ‘The book that the animal liberation movement needs right now … If you care about the world, read Think Like a Vegan to learn how you can do your part to make it better’ Troy Vettese, author of Half-Earth Socialism