How Veganism Can Save Us

by Emma Hakansson

How Veganism Can Save Us is a little book about the big ideas behind veganism, showing how changing our habits can change the world.

Revealing hard truths, animal rights activist Emma Hakansson teaches us the devastating impact animal agriculture is having on our environment, waterways, as well as our personal wellbeing and mental health. Emma shows us that there is so much power in our individual choices. By eating a plant-based diet we can make incredible change that will help reverse environmental devastation, improve our overall health and save animals from the violent and oppressive system they have been born into.

This empowering book is filled with quotes, explainers and activities that give pause for thought, recalibration and action, as Emma's words echo that of Sir David Attenborough's: "the future of humanity and indeed all life on Earth depends on us".

How Veganism Can Save Us will arm you with the truth and set you on a path towards a more sustainable future.

Genres: Sustainability

144 pages, Flexibound

First published July 6, 2022

About the author

Emma Hakansson is the founding director of Collective Fashion Justice, a not-for-profit dedicated to creating a total ethics fashion system which prioritises the wellbeing of human and non-human animals, as well as the planet, before profit.

Her writing work explores sustainability and ethics in fashion and broader society. Her first book, How Veganism Can Save Us, was published by Hardie Grant in 2022, and her writing, research and projects have featured across The Guardian, Earth Island Journal, Vogue Business, Fashion Journal, and many more.

Reviews

[caitlee · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredibly thought-provoking and necessary read for anyone who cares about the future of our planet and all those who inhabit it.

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Uno de los mejores libros de veganismo que leí este año. No tiene "nada nuevo", pero el lenguaje es muy accesible, el libro es breve: va directo al punto sin caer en moralismos innecesarios y sin querer "agradar" a todos. Mucha diversidad de enfoques, especialmente en relación a los animales, los humanos y al ambiente. ♥

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful, very concise summary behind veganism. There are many motivations for vegetarianism and veganism so I thought it would be good to read a book, and I would recommend this one.

[Susannah McFarlane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meticulously researched and documented yet easy, even entertaining, to read, I learnt a lot.

[Pam Ahern · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant and engaging read. Read it easily in a day. Relateable language which makes the book's message readily understood with great calls to action that everyone can follow. Many will be surprised though at the hidden ways one's everyday actions and words negatively impact others. But knowledge is power, and as this book shows, so to is kindness.
The book is divided into three sections of human impact 1/ the planet 2/ humans and & 3/ animals, and whilst the statistics and information is deeply troubling, the reader is left with great hope that collectively we can turn this ship around.
Readable memorable and full of inspired hope.
A must read for the veg-curious and even those who have already excluded animal products from their life, as the information will enable them to be better equipped to field questions about their compassionate lifestyle choice.

[Jason Jowett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This neat crafty book should eventuate in a conclusive Darwinian overhaul, and by clinching some of the most decisive matters of carnivores in the modern day, that's part of the savage beast of mankind don't you know. This is a mean feat, and to counter the bloodthirsty tyranny, so it doesn't take long reading it until the concept of magical poo makes a sturdy appearance, yay magical poo! It doesn't matter where it goes, magical poo wins the day :)

[Lauren Nietschke · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was very concise and helped introduce me more to the benefits of veganism. Although, I did find the book bias towards one opinion, without really discussing ways we can change issues regarding how to consume this diet reflective towards different groups of the population. Overall 2.5

[Richard Losoncz · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘How veganism can save us’ is a must-read. A straightforward and factual book that clearly explains the impact of animal agriculture on health, wellbeing and the longevity of the planet, and empowers one to make more sustainable choices and purchases.

[Bella Holgate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Succinct, accessible and urgent. An excellent guide for personal action towards a sustainable future!