Last week, I offered my VIPs the chance to win a copy of Buddhism for Meat Eaters. I received so many wonderful answers as to what they hoped to get out of reading the book that I had to choose two lucky winners! Here are some of the heartwarming responses I received. Thank you to everyone who entered. I’m sorry you couldn’t all win but I loved reading every message, thank you!
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Since I have had kids, I’ve been wrestling with the issue of eating meat… They like animals, and they’re interested in the environment, so I’d hope that reading “Buddhism for Meat Eaters” might help me find some strategies to engage them in looking at meat differently. (L)
In a house full of meat loving males I’d love to find my peace. (T)
I struggle mostly because it’s such a black and white decision: I would love to hear your thoughts on meeting in the middle to be far more conscientious as a meat eating family and being at peace with the decisions I make in the supermarket! (S)
I feel it might help our family to live with the newer ideas around food and living sustainably. (L)
I think this sounds like a great read for my daughter… she had been vegetarian but recently stopped and I am sure is wrestling with this decision as many do. (C)
We’re a family of intense animal lovers and I never felt I could adequately answer my kids’ questions about why some animals are members of the family and others are just food! (D)
I too feel guilt over my eating of meat… I’d love to find some comfort in this book, and a way of balancing those feelings. (L)
I look forward to finding out how I can help to make peace with myself. (M)
I’ve always had an issue with feeling ethically hypocritical as I’m such an animal lover and despise any form of animal cruelty. However I can’t get by without my meat. (J)
We all need to have more understanding and kindness in our world. (S)
I’d love to learn tips and tricks to be more mindful about my food choices, how I impact the world with my consumables and to read more of your writings. 
(S)
I am vegan and for health reasons have tried to become vegetarian but the guilt is something I am struggling with significantly. (L)
I hope to get a sense of internal peace from reading your new book. (J)
I hope to alleviate my guilt and get some inspiration to share with others to make my world a better place. (A)
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