An enlightening book that underscores the cruelty inherent in factory farming. I wish I could buy it for all the meat-eaters I know so they would "think occasionally of the suffering from which [they] spare [themselves] the sight." This book is a must for novice vegetarians as well as hard-core lifelong vegans. Interesting, well-written documentary revealing the humane-ness in ordinary human beings who connected with helpless living creatures. Health benefits are a plus, but mostly, the inner peace from promoting peaceful living. Thanks to the authors and all the wonderful contributors highlighted in the book1 :o)