The Bond

By Wayne Pacelle

Book Overview

"If the animals knew about this book they would, without doubt, confer on Wayne Pacelle, their highest honor."

--Jane Goodall

"The Bond is the best overall book on animals I have ever read. Brilliant and moving."

--John Mackey, CEO and Co-founder of Whole Foods Market

"The Bond is at once heart-breaking and heart-warming. No animal escapes Wayne Pacelle's attention; nor should his book escape any human animal's attention."

--Alexandra Horowitz, New York Times Bestselling Author of Inside of a Dog

The president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, the world's largest animal protection organization, Wayne Pacelle brings us The Bond, a heartfelt, eye-opening exploration of the special bond between animals and humans. With the poignant insight of Animals Make Us Human and the shocking reality of Fast Food Nation--filled with history, valuable insights, and fascinating stories of the author's experience in the field--The Bond is an important investigation into all the ways we can repair our broken bond with the animal kingdom and a thrilling chronicle of one man's extraordinary contribution to that effort.

How do we mend our broken bond with animals and build a more humane world?

A New Humane Economy: Explore the industries and practices that can thrive by replacing old, cruel ways, proving that compassion is good for business.Confronting Cruelty: An unflinching look at the realities of factory farming, puppy mills, and animal testing, from the man who has spent a career fighting them.The Power of Advocacy: Learn from an expert how the power of democracy and the rule of law are being used to overcome systematic abuse and create lasting change for animals.Practical Steps for Change: Go beyond theory with dozens of actionable ways you can help animals in your daily life, your community, and the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006196980X
• ISBN13: 9780061969805
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.3" x 7.8"