Animal Manifesto – Speaking without making others wrong

The first few pages of Marc Bekoff’s book ‘The Animal Manifesto’ drew me in like a moth to a light where I stayed glued to the last page. If you’ve ever thought you’re the only one with a soft spot in your heart for animals, this book will show you that you’re not alone. If you’ve found yourself angry about something that desperately needs to be changed Marc is someone who can shine a light on a subject without making people wrong.

I like how Marc advises advocates to speak up for their cause. Find out why people do what they do without simply falling into the trap of telling them what to do. Only some people are intentionally cruel, many times people are just not aware of how animals are suffering. Rather than being silent, find a stealth way to give voice to your cause. I think a lot of us have been silent for so long that when we do speak up, unprocessed feelings get in the way of making the difference we’d like. Marc reminds the reader the importance of finding ways to have fun while supporting their cause. I couldn’t agree more. To take a topic as heart wrenching as animal abuse and find a way to enlighten others is a true art-form. As a speaking coach, my intention is to work with you to get your voice heard. Working with metaphor, story and humor your listeners will relax into your message and take action toward a better world.