The Grumpy Vegan has always been interested in the history of the social movement for animals and vegetarianism. And has often thought about wanting to write its history but never had the opportunity to do so -- until now! There's a critical history and assessment in the works!

Until its publication, we're fortunate to have Diane Beers' excellent For the Prevention of Cruelty, which is about the U.S. animal rights movement up to 1975. But we now also have Norm Phelps' The Longest Struggle.

Norm, whose two previous books I've recommended, is an insightful writer who has thoughtfully distilled the history of animal advocacy into one volume.

Highly recommended! ( )