A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free

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Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

A Year of Compassion

52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Island Press
25 March 2025

Reference works; Conservation of the environment; Self-help & personal development; Self-sufficiency; Home & house maintenance

Affectionately 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 A Year of Compassion, 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.

Colleen 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.

Feel free to skip around, choosing your own sustainable adventure. Whether you read A Year of Compassion 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.

By: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Imprint: Island Press
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9781642833461
ISBN 10: 1642833460
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 25 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately, healthfully, and sustainably. An award-winning author of seven books -- including the bestselling The Joy of Vegan Baking, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge, and The Joyful Vegan: How to Stay Vegan in a World that Wants You to Eat Meat, Dairy, and Eggs -- 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 beloved husband David, her treasured cat Michiko, and the memory of her much-loved and much-missed cat Charlie, who died during the production of this book. She can be found at JoyfulVegan.com.

Reviews for A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free

""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.""--Carleigh Bodrug, author of 'PlantYou' & 'PlantYou Scrappy Cooking' ""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.""--Kathryn Kellogg, founder of goingzerowaste.com and author of '101 Ways to Go Zero Waste' ""Colleen guides us through a year of simple actions that can transform how we live. A Year of Compassion proves that making a difference doesn't require perfection--just a willingness to try.""--Gene Baur, President and cofounder of Farm Sanctuary and author of 'Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food' ""Colleen has an incredible way of making compassionate living feel so approachable and doable. A Year of Compassion 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.""--Toni Okamoto, author of 'Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy'