Free the Animals (P)

by Ingrid Newkirk

Book Overview

This is the true story of how the animal liberation underground started in the US. Every character - including each of the wonderful animals you will come to know - is real flesh and blood. Because... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930051220
• ISBN13: 9781930051225
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Lantern Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Stop Ignoring the Brutal Truth ...

This type of literature makes most people uncomfortable. As you sit reading on your leather couch with a mouthful of dead animal flesh it is hard to not feel some remorse. What the people of this world do in the name of gourmet dining and fashion is revolting. What they do in the name of science is nothing less then sadistic and barbaric. Would the people that call ALF "criminals" say the same thing about the people who broke the law in the old south to help slaves escape? This book may not contain the most concise writing on the subject - (Try Peter Singer's "Animal Liberation") - but it does bring to light some important information about a group of modern day heroes and the cause they support.To the people who posted reviews of this book that made fun of the cause itself or whined about saving lives I dare them to post their email address next time they want to show the world what total morons they really are.

Life Changing

Besides Animal Liberation by Peter Singer, this is by far the best "Animal Rights" book I have ever read. While I may not agree 100% with what the ALF does, I do agree that animals are not ours to experiment on. If you're new to the Animal Rights movement, this book will shock you. It's appalling to read what is done to these poor, helpless animals. The book is about "Valerie" and how the ALF started in North America. Reading the stories will probably make you cry.. but then you'll cheer!!! At the end of the book, "Valerie" makes a plea to all readers to do something. Whether it be volunteering your time at the shelter, adopting a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, boycotting companies who test on animals and so forth. Just do something.

I couldn't put it down!

This book is a tool for myth shattering. When I first started reading it, I was gripped with suspense, especially because it's fact, not fiction. The real reasons behind the ALF are outlined in this book.. and the fact that the ALF does not condone violence, but liberation of non-human animals. People may label the ALF as "terrorists", but the real terrorists are outlined in this book: vivisectionists breaking every law ever written on humane treatment, factory farms and their intense suffering (and more law breaking inhumanities), even government experiments and the conflict of interest surrounding them. A definite must-read!!

The best I've ever read!!

This book is the most exciting animal rights book ever! Most books are just facts and information, this is a true story of the most wonderful people ever created! They show what lengths one should go to for something they believe in! If you are interested in animals or just a good read, read this book! I could read it over and over and still be surprized and dazzled!

I loved this book!!!

Anyone who loves animals MUST read this book and those who aren't fond of animals...this book will change your way of thinking. Each rescue the liberators performed made me hold my breath in anticipation. I cried one minute and the next minute I cheered for every liberation. I read this book in only two days...unable to put it down. I have always loved animals, but this book will make you realize that animals aren't just cute and fluffy, but they are individuals who equally deserve a chance at survival. They feel pain, sadness and happiness just as any human does. I would recommend this book to anyone who is eager to learn more about animal rights!