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As an ardent animal lover, I knew I had to read this book, which covers the relatively recent history of animal advocacy in the United States.

Going into the book, I knew it was a recent history, but I don’t think it truly registered just how recent. Sometimes you think something as deeply ingrained into your own beliefs would have been around a while. Also, I have to mention, as an animal lover, it was very hard to read and listen to some truly necessary parts of the book. In order to make it to advocacy and valuing the treatment and welfare of animals, you have to go to the dark parts, too. I had to remind myself of that often.

Overall, Our Kindred Creatures is as important and well-researched as a book of this magnitude should be. It’s well-written, highly readable, and absolutely fascinating. While we have a long way to go with animal treatment, in my opinion, I’m beyond grateful to be living in a time where animals are more valued than they once were. I’m also grateful that my parents allowed me to have an animal menagerie where I loved - and continue to love - them all just as I would any family member. I learn something new from them every day, and I know my life has been shaped and enriched by them in more ways than I can enumerate.

I received a free copy of the book.

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