Animalkind: Remarkable Discoveries About Animals and Revolutionary Ways to Show Them Compassion

By Ingrid Newkirk and Gene Stone

(Simon and Schuster, 2020)

In the last few decades, a wealth of new information has emerged about who animals are—intelligent, aware, and empathetic.   Studies show that animals are astounding beings with intelligence, emotions, intricate communications networks, and myriad abilities.  The authors present these findings in a concise and awe-inspiring way, detailing a range of surprising discoveries. They  pair their tour of the astounding lives of animals with a guide to the exciting new tools that allow humans to avoid using or abusing animals as we once did. Whether it’s medicine, product testing, entertainment, clothing, or food, there are now better options to all the uses animals once served in human life.  

I provided substantial research and writing on the "Scientific Research" chapter on the history of medical research using animals and viable alternatives— including organoids, big data, and in-vitro techniques, among others.

Eat for the Planet Cookbook: The Recipes from Leaders of the Plant-Based Movement that Will Help Save the World

By Nil Zacharias and Gene Stone

(Abrams, 2020)

A delicious, informative guide to eating vegan—featuring 75 recipes from some of the world’s greatest plant-based chefs, businesses, and influencers. 

I researched and wrote the blurbs about how various plant foods—from potatoes to figs— support a healthy environment.