{"product_id":"a-year-of-compassion-52-weeks-of-living-zero-waste-plant-based-and-cruelty-free","title":"A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Colleen guides us through a year of simple actions that can transform how we live. \n\u003ci\u003eA Year of Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e proves that making a difference doesn't require perfection--just a willingness to try.\"\n\u003cb\u003e---Gene Baur, President and cofounder of Farm Sanctuary and author of 'Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPreface: A Means, not an End \n\u003cbr\u003e How to Read this Book \n\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: Compassion and Connection \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 52 Weeks \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 1: Conduct a Personal Waste and Consumption Audit (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 2: Eat Less Meat (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 3: Be Prepared to Help Sick, Injured, or Lost Animals (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 4: Adopt a Zero Waste Mindset: Stop Seeing Food as Garbage (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 5: Eat by Color: Boost Nutrient-Density (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 6: Keep Flowers... Not Bees (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 7: Recycle... Don't Wish-Cycle (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 8: Eat Your Vegetables: Make Them Edible! (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 9: Provide a Wildlife Habitat (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 10: Go Back to Basics: Retro Reusables for a Greener Tomorrow (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 11: Skip the Middle Animal: The Nutrients We Need Are Plant-Based (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 12: Embrace Ethical Entertainment: The Case Against Animal Captivity (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 13: Declutter Your Fridge: Reduce Food Waste (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 14: Take a 30-Day Vegan Challenge (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 15: Humane Critter Control: Managing Uninvited Guests (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 16: Drive Change: Choose Sustainable Transportation (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 17: Bake Better without Animal Products (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 18: Provide Temporary Shelter: Foster Animals (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 19: Downsize and Discard (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 20: Hydrate for Health: The Best Beverages for Your Body (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 21: Wildlife Intervention: How to Know When Wild Animals Need Help (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 22: Play the Dating Game: Understanding Sell-by Dates (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 23: Build Muscle. Don't Eat It. (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 24: Stop Acting Like a Baby (Cow) (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 25: Your Fridge is Not a Compost Bin: Eat Leftovers (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 26: Don't Supplement... Complement. (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 27: Conscious Companion Animal Care: Choosing Sustainable Products (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 28: Reduce Non-Essential Plastic Packaging (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 29: Learn When to Choose Organic (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 30: Garden for Good: Growing Plants without Animal Products (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 31: Choose Clean Energy for Your Home (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 32: Know Your Numbers: Measure What Matters (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 33: Buy Cruelty-Free Personal Care Products (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 34: Remove Labels: Transform Glass Jars (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 35: Eat Affordable (Not Cheap) Food (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 36: Avoid Animal Cruelty When Traveling (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 37: Eat Local (for the Community not the Climate) (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 38: Cook (Some Staples) from Scratch (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 39: Step Into Compassionate Fashion: Leather without Animal Skins (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 40: Zero Waste Entertaining: Celebrate Sustainably (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 41: Embrace Imperfect Produce (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 42: Take Part in Citizen Science: Join the Annual Bird Count (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 43: Reduce Junk Mail: Just Say No (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 44r: Try New Foods (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 45: Choose Animal-Free Textiles: Alternatives to Fur, Wool, Silk, and Down (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 46: Vote for Animal-Friendly Legislators (or Become One Yourself) (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 47: Compost: The How-To's and the What Not's (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 48: Eat What You Have: Planning for Success (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 49: Volunteer for Animals (cruelty-free) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 50: Prolong Shelf Life: Properly Store Food (zero-waste) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 51: Eat Processed Foods (We All Do!) (plant-based) \n\u003cbr\u003e Week 52: Make Every Dollar Count: Donations with Impact (cruelty-free) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Afterword: Why I'm Hopeful \n\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \n\u003cbr\u003e Resources and Recommendations \n\u003cbr\u003e Notes \n\u003cbr\u003e About the Author \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Affectionately known as the joyful vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has helped countless readers make the transition to plant-based eating through her best-selling cookbooks and guides. But surprisingly, Colleen's original goal was never to become vegan; she was not looking for a group to join or a label to signal her virtue. Instead, she wanted to live compassionately, without harming the animals she loved-and being vegan was simply the most effective means to achieve that end. Today, she continues to focus on plant-based eating, while also practicing her values by going zero-waste and cruelty-free. In A Year of Compassion, she guides us through 52 weeks of simple, easy, and affordable choices we can all make to live a little more lightly on the earth. From selecting sustainable pet products and humane critter-control to donating with impact and entertaining without the trash, the small things add up. Colleen's practical advice-and warm encouragement-show that you do not have to be perfect to make a difference. By tweaking a few details of your weekly routine, you can live more compassionately-this year and beyond\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book had me from page one, from the concept that our goal is a life of compassion, imperfect of course, but brilliant and beautiful and necessary all the same. And these weekly focus points are agreeably accessible. They make sense in real life, as they help us create a kinder world.\"\n\u003cb\u003e---Victoria Moran, author of 'Main Street Vegan' and 'Age Like a Yogi'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Colleen has an incredible way of making compassionate living feel so approachable and doable. \n\u003ci\u003eA Year of Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e isn't just a guide; it's a source of hope and inspiration that gives you both the 'why' and the 'how' to make meaningful changes in your daily life. This beautifully crafted book is a must-have for anyone looking to live with more kindness, awareness, and impact.\"\n\u003cb\u003e---Toni Okamoto, author of 'Plant-Based on a Budget Quick \u0026amp; Easy'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A life-changing guide for anyone seeking to align their values with their daily actions. With decades of experience as an advocate for plant-based living, Colleen arms readers with practical tips, inspiring insights, and achievable goals to embrace a zero-waste, plant-based, and cruelty-free lifestyle with kindness and ease. A must-read for those striving to make the world a better place--one compassionate choice at a time.\"\n\u003cb\u003e---Carleigh Bodrug, author of 'PlantYou' \u0026amp; 'PlantYou Scrappy Cooking'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"With all of Colleen's signature warmth and wisdom, this book is a heartfelt, practical guide to making the world kinder--for animals, the planet, and ourselves.\"\n\u003cb\u003e---Kathryn Kellogg, founder of goingzerowaste.com and author of '101 Ways to Go Zero Waste'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A masterclass in living intentionally. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau offers practical, actionable advice that empowers each of us to make small changes with profound impacts--for animals, the planet, and ourselves. This book is a gift to anyone striving for a kinder, more sustainable world.\"\n\u003cb\u003e---Kathy Freston, author of 'Quantum Wellness, ' 'Veganist, ' and 'The Lean'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\u003ci\u003eA Year of Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e is a roadmap for anyone who dreams of making a meaningful impact. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau shows that small, mindful choices can lead to profound change--for ourselves, the animals, and the planet.\"\n\u003cb\u003e---Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co. and author of 'Clean Meat'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"If you want to make a difference while living a healthier, more meaningful life, read this book. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau offers friendly, inviting, and deeply impactful ideas to forge a truly compassionate life.\"\n\u003cb\u003e---Zoe Weil, President of the Institute for Humane Education and author of 'The Solutionary Way'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor nearly 30 years, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's compassionate living philosophy has been propelling plant-based eating into the mainstream and forever changing how we regard animals and treat the planet we live on. A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately, healthfully, and sustainably, she is an award-winning author of eight books -- including the bestselling \n\u003ci\u003eThe Joy of Vegan Baking\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe 30-Day Vegan Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Joyful Vegan\u003c\/i\u003e, and her newest book, \n\u003ci\u003eA Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free\u003c\/i\u003e. Colleen is also an acclaimed speaker, a regular contributor to National Public Radio, and the host of all-inclusive luxury sustainable, vegan, animal-friendly trips around the world. Host\/Producer of Food for Thought Podcast (one of the longest running podcasts), Colleen also co-founded the political action committee East Bay Animal PAC to work with government officials on animal issues in the San Francisco Bay Area. She lives in Oakland, CA with her husband David and their adorable cat Michiko.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAffectionately known as the Joyful Vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has been a leading voice in compassionate living for over two decades, guiding countless people to achieve lasting health and purpose. Now, with \u003ci\u003eA Year of Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e, she shares simple, effective, and impactful actions we can all take to make humankind a little kinder--by protecting animals, supporting the planet, and optimizing our own health. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eColleen lives by the motto: Don't do nothing because you can't do everything. Do something. Anything. She knows we'll never be perfect in this imperfect world, but with small, incremental changes, we can each contribute to big change. One week, you might declutter your fridge to cut down on food waste, while the next, you could store some basic supplies in your car to help an injured animal. Another week, you might explore eating by color to boost your nutrient intake, while the next, you can take steps to stop junk mail in its tracks. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeel free to skip around, choosing your own sustainable adventure. Whether you read \n\u003ci\u003eA Year of Compassion\u003c\/i\u003e cover to cover or take it week by week, Colleen is there to encourage, inspire, and motivate, helping you become the change you want to see in the world.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2025 pg. 51 (EAN 9781642833461, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick-Goudreau, Colleen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Island Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-03-25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-Classifiable \/ Non-Classifiable|Self-Help \/ Green Lifestyle|House \u0026amp; Home \/ Sustainable Living|Nature \/ Environmental Conservation \u0026amp; Protection|Reference \/ Personal \u0026amp; Practical Guides|Family \u0026amp; Relationships \/ General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Sustainable living|Animal welfare|Environmental responsibility|Food waste|Recycling (Waste, etc.)|Refuse and refuse disposal|Veganism|Waste minimization|Self-help publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781642833461\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781642833461\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67741066821913,"sku":"SP-9781642833461","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781642833461_spiral.png?v=1791615605","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/a-year-of-compassion-52-weeks-of-living-zero-waste-plant-based-and-cruelty-free","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}