A Chance to Help Advocate and Author John Robbins

by Stephanie Ernst · 2009-01-12 06:00:00 UTC
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Many of this blog's vegan and vegetarian readers know who John Robbins is, I imagine--surely many of them have been influenced by his work or know someone who has been. For the rest, here is a brief introduction: Robbins is a renowned author and the founder of EarthSave. As the son of the Baskin-Robbins founder, he could have stepped into the company-leading role he was expected to take over, but he chose a rather different path. And his books--the famous Diet for a New America and the recent Food Revolution (subtitled "How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and the World") among them--have changed lives. (Also, if you've never read his essay "The Pig Farmer," do yourself a favor, and read it soon.)

So why am I bringing up John Robbins today? Because he's helped countless people over the years, and now he could use a bit of help himself. Please see the letter that appeared this weekend at VegSource for information on the crisis that has befallen the Robbins family and how you may be able to help.

Following is a tiny extract:

Because of his books, countless people around the world have changed their way of eating, dressing, and relating to animals. Because of the integrity he has shown in his life, countless people have found the courage to turn down job opportunities and great financial gain if the work caused harm to others.

John's compassion for all beings, and his ability to share his vision through his speaking and writing, are among the greatest gifts I have witnessed in my life. I offered to send out this appeal for help when I learned of this terrible injustice to a man who has dedicated his life to ending injustice toward others.

Continue reading at VegSource.

Stephanie Ernst wrote the original Animal Rights blog at Change.org until December 2009. She can now be found at Animal Rights & AntiOppression.
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