Mercy for Animals

One Man's Quest to Inspire Compassion and Improve the Lives of Farm Animals

De: Gene Stone, Nathan Runkle

Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin

A compelling look at animal welfare and factory farming in the United States from Mercy for Animals, the leading international force in preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies.

Nathan Runkle would have been a fifth-generation farmer in his small Midwestern town. Instead, he founded our nation's leading nonprofit organization for protecting factory farmed animals. In Mercy for Animals, Nathan brings us into the trenches of his organization's work; from MFA's early days in grassroots activism, to dangerous and dramatic experiences doing undercover investigations, to the organization's current large-scale efforts at making sweeping legislative change to protect factory farmed animals and encourage compassionate food choices.

But this isn't just Nathan's story. Mercy for Animals examines how our country moved from a network of small, local farms with more than 50 percent of Americans involved in agriculture to a massive coast-to-coast industrial complex controlled by a mere one percent of our population - and the consequences of this drastic change on animals as well as our global and local environments. We also learn how MFA strives to protect farmed animals in behind-the-scenes negotiations with companies like Nestlé and other brand names - conglomerates whose policy changes can save countless lives and strengthen our planet. Alongside this unflinching snapshot of our current food system, listeners are also offered hope and solutions - big and small - for ending mistreatment of factory farmed animals. From simple diet modifications to a clear explanation of how to contact corporations and legislators efficiently, Mercy for Animals proves that you don't have to be a hardcore vegan or an animal-rights activist to make a powerful difference in the lives of animals.

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Worth Listening To!

I am not vegan, but I am humanitarian. I am so impressed on how Mercy for Animals came into existence, by a young Milo Runkle's concern for the humane treatment of animals, then being joined by friends who had the same concern. Thanks to Mercy for Animals, animals raised to be food for humans are getting more humane care. The inhumane care definitely seemed to make the workers at the meat plants a bit crazy, and how could it not make one a bit "off," as it was horrible. Toward the end of the book, practical guidance is given on becoming vegetarian or at least eating less meat. I have taken up the "Meatless Monday" suggestion for a start. I do like vegetables, so it is easy enough for me to eat more vegetables and lentils. For some others, it would be a bigger adjustment. To me, the author never came across judgmental of those who eat meat. The obvious concern for the humane treatment of animals was the predominant message. Mercy for Animals truly has benefited all of us and the animals. The organization has gone above and beyond what I ever thought possible. I am sure those at Mercy for Animals would be grateful if there were no more animals being manufactured as food. Until then, they have made tremendous strides in improving how animals are treated in the manufacturing process, alleviating some of the sadistic treatment of animals. The narrator was easy to listen to. I plan to listen to the book again.

A Must read for any animal activist

Inspiring, motivational, hard to listen to at times but so important. A wake up call that the animals need us!

Powerful, emotional and inspiring

Author Nathan Runkle could have easily and rightfully made this book entirely about himself, but instead it (in my opinion) functioned more as a way of honoring the incredible and selfless undercover investigators who bring light to the most abused in our society. The book beautiful weaves personal stories of Runkle’s with the mission and successes of his organization without feeling like a commercial for MFA, which to me speaks to the honesty of Runkle’s true motivation.

Mercy for animals is hopeful and triumphant

Mercy for animals shines a much needed light on the unnecessary abuse farm animals endure. I loved the journey Nathan shared of his upbringing and compassion for animals. The stories are heartbreaking but told well and not in a way that is to difficult to hear. The stories need to be told and the lessons shared in this book; I will remember always. Mercy for animals is a hopeful and triumphant story.
I am vegan but understand people will always want some meat on their plate. Mercy for animals fights to make their lives better.
We need more people like Nathan and the Mercy for animals family. By taking a moment to listen you are helping to change the world into a more compassionate and sustainable place for all.

Sad but so good

This book was so eye opening to the cruelty that goes on in the farming industry. Anyone who wants to eat animals should have to read this book and truly understand the suffering that goes into their cheeseburger.