The Mindful Carnivore traces Tovar’s unlikely journey from boyhood angler to longtime vegan to deer hunter.
As he reckons with what it means to eat and participate in the living world, the author draws both on his personal experiences and on cultural histories of vegetarianism and hunting in America.
Praise
The Mindful Carnivore has earned praise from ecologists, conservationists, hunters, and vegetarians, among others.
“Cerulli sets off into the woods to face a hard truth: Death is integral to life, killing part of sustaining.” —Audubon
“The questions he asks himself about what it means to take an animal’s life are ones we should all be thinking about.” —Field & Stream
“As a long-time vegetarian . . . I was more than a little wary. . . Fortunately, this book retires exhausted tropes and instead presents a truly original and touching account of connecting with nature.” —Serious Eats
“This groundbreaking book has enormous potential to create a dialogue with differing groups.” —New Mexico Wildlife
“A gripping look at some of the central questions, both practical and philosophical, of human existence.” —Sports Afield
“One of the most unusual and intriguing books I’ve ever read. . . . Thought-provoking, educational, subtle, and agenda-free.” —Casual Kitchen
Where to buy
Available in paperback, hardcover, and all flavors of eBook from your local bookstore or online retailers, including Bookshop, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.