Grilled: The New Book Every Animal Advocate Needs to Read

She’s crossed enemy lines and formed unlikely allies in her quest to reshape our food system. Now, Mercy For Animals president Leah Garcés shares what she’s learned in a gripping new book, Grilled: Turning Adversaries into Allies to Change the Chicken Industry, available on September 3.

Part memoir, part activist tell-all, Grilled illustrates how her fight to end factory farming and construct a compassionate food system led Garcés to collaborate with unlikely allies in the food industry. It’s a must-read for new and veteran animal advocates, as well as those looking to learn more about the food industry—and how to change it. Preorder a copy today and save 30 percent with discount code MFA19.

From profiles of whistleblowing farmers, chicken tycoons, and hardcore activists to venture capitalists and scientists growing meat from animal cells, the stories Garcés shares are unexpected and thought-provoking accounts of the changemakers she’s encountered while striving to build a better food system.

Philip Lymbery, CEO of Compassion in World Farming, explains:

Shaped by her upbringing, Garcés followed her dream that chickens deserve better. She discovered that what started out as a cause for the love of animals turned firmly into one for the love of people too. And that a bad deal for chickens ultimately also means a bad deal for consumers.

Along her journey, Garcés discovered that gaining the support of the very people who raise animals for food may be one of the most powerful ways to reduce suffering in their farms. And these unlikely partnerships may be the key to encouraging them to shift their careers away from animal exploitation—and to creating even bigger, more systemic change.

John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods, praises the book:

This is a book about the power we all have to transform the world when we approach our enemies with an open mind and a compassionate heart. Its message could not be more timely or relevant!

Through this bold approach and working with some of the largest food companies, Garcés is changing farming in the United States and around the world, helping significantly reduce suffering for millions of farmed animals.

In addition to tips on improving advocacy, Garcés shares what she’s learned from scientists and entrepreneurs creating the future of food.

Ready to be inspired? Preorder your copy today and save 30 percent with discount code MFA19. This brilliant new book is perfect for anyone interested in constructing a compassionate food system, so take advantage of this limited-time discount and order a copy for a friend or family member too!