Brittany's Reviews > Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals

A very clear-eyed look at the emotional and mental well-being of animals, and how it ties in with this physical well-being.

Temple Grandin is an autistic woman who uses her ability to "see" like an animal to improve the lives of animals, particularly those involved in farming. Her book includes chapters on dogs, cats, horses, cattle, pigs, chickens, zoos, and wildlife. Each reads as a rational how-to to give each animal the best lives possible. Even if you're not currently running a farm or slaughterhouse, if you eat meat or consume animal products, I think this is a useful and interesting book.

Her writing style and tone in particular were very interesting. She writes very plainly and clearly. It comes across as if she is talking to you, and I enjoyed it, though others many not enjoy the simplicity of the style.

She also (in the "Dog" chapter) has one of the most lucid analyses of the Dog Whisperer phenomenon I've ever read.