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  • The Happy Vegan

  • A Guide to Living a Long, Healthy, and Successful Life
  • By: Russell Simmons, Chris Morrow
  • Narrated by: Black Ice
  • Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (133 ratings)
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Summary

Master entrepreneur, original hip-hop mogul, and three-time New York Times best-selling author Russell Simmons offers an inspiring guide to the benefits of conscious eating and veganism. 

In the New York Times best-seller Success Through Stillness, Russell Simmons shared how meditation can be used as a powerful tool to access potential in all aspects of life, having seen himself how achieving inner peace led to outward success. 

In The Happy Vegan, Simmons shares how once he started practicing yoga and meditation, he became more conscious of his choices, particularly the choices he made regarding his diet. Simmons first adopted a vegetarian and then vegan diet and almost immediately began to experience the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of eating green and clean. He delves into research about mindful eating, the links between stress and poor eating habits, the importance of listening to your body, the well-documented problems associated with eating animal products, and processed foods, along with tips on how to transition to a vegan diet. 

Drawing on his own experience, the experiences of others, and science and research on the health benefits of conscious eating and veganism, The Happy Vegan is an accessible and inspiring guide to help others make the move toward a vegan diet and a more successful, focused, and purposeful life. 

©2015 Russell Simmons and Chris Morrow (P)2015 Penguin Audio

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the light hearted story telling that delivered a message

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I am new to being vegan, and I listened to this to give me encouragement. It did, the chapter on animal cruelty ruined my day because its so awful to hear... but it made me strong and gave me resolve to stick to what I have started.
I struggle to see meat in the same way now, and there is a sense of relief in my soul now that I don't eat animals... I feel creative and excited about food now... herbs, spices... trying new vegetables. life is good.

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Great book about the inconvenient truth

Although it takes a 10 minute to get used to the American-ness of this audio, it's a really interesting book about the inconvenient truth of the horrific processes that surround consuming animal products.
It was preaching to the converted for me but I still learnt and enjoyed listening 👍🏻

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Frisky and informative

I'm new to veganism and I wanted to get some inspiration and some information - not so much to convince my self but to give my self some back up when under close family questioning ....
I wanted to find something that would appeal to my two teenage sons also -
This audible has been fantastic for both these tasks - the delivery is pacey and brisk - full of warmth and personal stories You will have noticed, I'm sure, that there are plenty of inspired young women offering 'clean eating' guides out there but I found this a very welcome change of perspective and definitely something my teenagers felt more able to relate to.
There are plenty of facts/statistics/references for those who'd like quantifiable information and there's spiritual inspiration also.
Having given up my transcendental meditation practice more than a decade ago the very clear and straightforward instructions at the end of the book have inspired me to start again -
The reading quality couldn't be clearer-
I thoroughly recommend this book.
Many thanks audible.

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Inspiring Book

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I have not read the print version however I found the book and in particular the speaker very inspiring. I have just started my vegan journey and I needed some encouragement and proof of it's benefits, and I got that in great quantity. Excellent writing and at a pace that kept you interested all the time.

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Great listening

Hard hitting but well worth it cause illnesses caused by consuming meat from very badly treated and very badly killed animals is good to know in order to make a choice. Many don't realize just how unsustainable meat production is how very polluting and destructive to the environment. All this is explained bluntly and candidly in this book.

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FAB guide to transitioning to & staying vegan

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It was really interesting, easy to listen to and very informative. It was full of things I had questions about, and stuff I haven't thought about yet.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Happy Vegan?

I loved the section about the angry vegan and it really made sense.

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interesting and accessible intro to veganism

I really enjoyed this book and it has helped me make the transition to veganism. I particularly valued the relatable anecdotes, practical tips, and the overall non-judgemental and down to earth approach. Would definitely recommend to anyone considering veganism or who would like to understand more about why people do it.

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it's convinced me!

a really great reading and a great place to start imho. the information provides you with little room to justify the continued consumption of animal products.

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A few good chapters but disappointing overall

I found the narration to be really aggressive and almost unbearable to listen to. It stressed me out! Try before you buy!!!

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Essential reading!

This book appealed to me because I love old school hip hop, and just happened to discover it existed a couple of months after realising the need to go vegan.
Though hip hop wasn’t a huge feature, having such a respected & accomplished figure talk about his experiences and journey to veganism while being in that culture made it all the more inspiring & attainable.
There was a small section on yoga/meditation which I haven’t personally adopted (yet) but he talks a lot of sense.
I highly recommend this book, and wish more people took notice of the concepts within it - for the sake of our own health, the environment, and of course, the abused animals who suffer and die every day.

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