Every book, large or small, is a joint effort, and I owe much gratitude to those who have assisted me by reading early drafts and/or offering input or their support. My profound thanks to Carol J. Adams, Mollie Barker, Tara Baxter, Aurelia d’Andrea, Karen Emmerman, Lori Gruen, pattrice jones, Erik Marcus, Heidi Margocsy, Martin Rowe, Tom Ryan, and Kim Stallwood. I am also grateful to my friend and publisher, Tim Ward, for his guidance and for understanding the importance of a vegan ethic.
My views on the linked oppressions of species, gender, race, ecology, and sexuality have been informed by the work of many others, including Carol J. Adams, A. Breeze Harper, Marti Kheel, Greta Gaard, Lori Gruen, pattrice jones, Brian Luke, Norm Phelps, and most notably my wife, lauren Ornelas, who every day leads by example. Thank you, lauren, for sharing this life with me and helping me become a better person.