Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

I was in need of some motivation so browsed the offerings in the "included" area of Audible for health and diet. I tried two other books before this one grabbed me.

I hadn't heard of the author before but she's got a popular blog and is the author of several books. I can't say that I'm motivated enough to seek out more from her but I did enjoy and get a lot out of The Joyful Vegan. Mostly I enjoyed her compassionate approach to other humans. She spends a lot of time discussing how vegans are perceived and how being joyful instead of angry is the way to go. That spoke to me because I struggle in my personal life to not be angry and to be compassionate. Joyful isn't something I achieve on a regular basis but not angry is within my reach. I'll work on joyful though.

I definitely recommend this book to vegans and non-vegans alike. Who couldn't use more joy in their life?… (plus d'informations)

Joy of Vegan Baking has graced my pantry shelf for going on five years now, and it is the most-used, best-loved cookbook in my kitchen. The book falls open to chocolate chip cookies, and the gingersnap and pancake pages are stained from repeated viewings. Even my non-vegan friends clamor for my cookies, and Joy is my secret. I don't know what possessed me to give a four-star review. The error has been corrected.

My improvisational cooking style tends toward reinventing the wheel. Joy of Vegan Baking has saved me, time and again, from endless internet searches and my own needless fiddling. If you love to bake, vegan or not, Joy of Vegan Baking is winner.… (plus d'informations)