Creature Compassion

by Kelly Lane

This richly illustrated book, replete with several QR codes for short, original films, focuses on being compassionate to creatures less than ourselves. From the We go through our lives consuming the flesh of other living animals despite our capacity to refrain from doing so. It has been estimated that we kill 55 billion animals each year for food (Hussain). We are willingly neglecting the welfare of 55 billion lives every year when we have other food options for our survival. In the 21st century, we have a moral duty and responsibility not to continue the horrendous suffering endured by animals simply for profit and appetite. Ending the unimaginable suffering of animals for which we bear a responsibility will increase our own eudaimonia since being compassionate to others also benefits us. As we expand our moral circle of compassion and consideration, the individual self can gain a greater sense of well-being.

54 pages, Paperback

Published April 16, 2023

About the author

Farm gal, garden junkie, recipe lover, award-winning photographer, animal hoarder and anti-housekeeper, Kelly Lane is author of Berkley Prime Crime's Olive Grove Mystery series. Awarded a Library Journal starred review, the series opening book, ONE FOOT IN THE GROVE, is Lane's first cozy mystery.

Lane lives and writes in the bucolic foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. She's worked as a journalist, copywriter, editor, as well as a PR consultant for Fortune 500 companies. Before moving to Virginia, she enjoyed competitive sailing and owned one of New England's largest equestrian facilities. A member of Sisters in Crime, Lane credits workshops, advice from generous fellow authors, along with "oodles" of hours reading a literary agent's manuscript slush pile as stepping stones for her foray into mystery fiction.

"If you take the time to read one of my stories, my goal is to entertain and always leave a smile on your face," she says.

Lane's soft spots include old-fashioned roses, wooden boats, cowboy boots, coffee yogurt, and toll house cookies with milk.

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