“An important, timely addition to unmasking the myth of the ‘humane treatment’ of nonhuman animals. Hawthorne’s searing indictment is must reading for both those new to the animal rights movement and for seasoned animal rights activists.” – Tom Regan, author of The Case for Animal Rights and Empty Cages: Facing the Challenge of Animal Rights

“Bleating Hearts will fundamentally change the way you look not just at animals, but the world we share with them.” – James McWilliams, author of Just Food: Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly

“A staggering investigation into the ethics of animal exploitation around the world, Bleating Hearts pulls no punches as it examines the many ways humans use and abuse our fellow creatures. Hawthorne artfully travels to the darkest corners of animal suffering, bringing to light not only the disturbing truth about people’s mistreatment of nonhumans but what we can do about it. Eloquently written and thoroughly researched, this doesn’t just belong on every animal advocate’s bookshelf—it deserves to be discussed and shared. This is a brilliant, powerfully persuasive book that will inspire you to make a difference.” – Ric O’Barry, founder of The Dolphin Project