Peta Files: The Dark Side of the Animal Rights Movement

By Dave P. Workman

A damning indictment of animal rights fanaticism. This book unravels the web of extremism that starts with the organization known as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and extends to the far... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 093678332X
• ISBN13: 9780936783321
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Merril Press
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Look at the facts

Dave Workman proves and documents every assertion that he makes against PETA. Also, he uses material that can easily be verified on the net. I've actually read the book, too. PETA has been paying for the legal defense of terrorists and giving money to them and their families directly. This is a fact that can be verified over and over again. There is more than enough proof that PETA should be dismantled and its principals jailed.

ABout time for some reality

It's about time someone exposed the truth behind PETA. They have such support among celebrities, and have such a slick propaganda machines they've become a million dollar organization -- with few skeptics. Here' some healthy skepticism for thinking minds.

The truth always hurts....

There should be more authors/people like Mr. Workman...bravo to him for this telling expose! Far too many people are confusing "animal rights" with animal welfare" and Workman, like the good traditional warrior that he is, does his homework with a book based on facts: not on the Arista's radical, left-wing propoganda! You know you've touched a nerve when the AR supporters get mad when they read your book...well done...Mr Workman!!

The dark side of blind belief.

It's about time someone published an in depth critical look at one of this country's biggest scam organizations. PETA has achieved a completely undeserved tax exempt status with the government. This book maps out strong evidence against PETA for it's unethical practices and for funding domestic terrorist groups like ALF and SHAC. PETA publicly (sort of) denounces these groups but secretly gives them money. PETA is known to promote ALF members by financing their lectures. That is a fact that can easily be verified. There is plenty of solid evidence that PETA doesn't really exist to help animals. However, PETA is a well oiled corporate machine with a huge advertising dept. They have become very good at convincing idealistic youngsters and distracted celebrities that they are a poor persecuted animal welfare organization. It's sad to see how many good hearted people defend PETA with such conviction. They mean well but they really need to stop and look...really look at what they are defending. This cult like loyalty is apparent in the quality and tone of the mutiple reviews of the book by people who hurl insults at the author but have obviously neglected to actually read the book and look up the facts. Dave Workman examines PETA's cult like following. He exposes PETA's habit of focusing their efforts on outrageous publicity stunts instead of saving animals. Ingrid Newkirk, the group's founder, seems to use her position to court celebrity status and hob nob with the stars. Her public admissions of self loathing and hatred of humanity is disturbing. It is also a fact that PETA targets small children and impressionable teenagers with their violent and destructive propaganda. Examples of these methods are outlined in the book and are actually quite shocking. I have seen a lot of this propaganda for myself in the form of upsetting and blatantly dishonest videos and "comic books" which are distributed to children without parental consent. Workman does a good job of outlining the reasons not to support PETA. There are other animal welfare organization that actually do exist to help animals. Animal welfare does not depend on PETA and it would be in big trouble if it did. Blind belief is a dangerous thing.

Truth is NOT what these people want to read.

I note, also with interest, that none of the detracting "reviewers" had the gumption to put a name/address to their missives. Worth thinking about, given the revelations in Workman's book. Read and ponder, for the open minded, it will be worth the effort. -------- It is interesting to note that the star rating on this book has been heavily stacked by supporters of PETA. It is even more important to note that these selfsame "reviewers" (A questionable term, as the writers seem more engaged in preaching rather than reviewing) all urge open-mindedness while reading THEIR recommendations, the very attribute they failed to exercise in reading 'PETA Files.' Workman presents an array of well researched data, along with statements made by the principals of PETA and other such groups. These statements are often in contradiction of others made by the same people/organizations, and certainly in contradiction of exhibited behavior by said groups. The single most important (to my mind) point made in the books is the distinction between an "Animal Rights" group and an "Animal Welfare" organization. It is clear that, at the very bottom line, the "Animal Rights" crowd has zero concern for the actual well being of animals. Dave isn't writing a Clancy thriller, he's making a report based on FACT. The complaints about "writing style," "piece of garbage," "lies,bigotry and slander [sic]" and the blatant hatred shown in the reviews is more telling of the attitudes of PETA (and associates) than anything that might be printed in Workman's book. Even more telling for those who complained about the quality of writing are the errors in spelling, grammar and general ignorance of the language displayed by such "reviewers." I recommend the book to anyone who prefers fact over hyperbole.