Meat Is for Pussies: A How-To Guide for Dudes Who Want to Get Fit, Kick Ass, and Take Names

I ordered this book for my husband, as a gift. We'd already been eating plant based for many years, when I purchased this book; however, my husband works in a man's world, paper industry, and he needed the encouragement of a book, such as this, written by a real guy.We live in Northern MN, which is all about hunting and fishing, burgers, beer and barbecues. For all of these reasons, it can be especially tough for a man to eat plant based, and fit in. Many men treat anyone who eat this way as a lesser person, in our rural area.Thankfully, my husband has personally seen so many health benefits from eating this way, and can brush off the arrogant and inconsiderate treatment from others, and chooses to keep eating plants, regardless. This book was perfect for reminding him, he's not alone, that there's other tough guys out there, like him, who choose to eat this way.My husband absolutely loved this book. He enjoyed reading every single minute of it. He would read something he liked, and tell me about it. It made him feel good knowing he wasn't alone, being a vegan, in a man's world. There's often an incorrect stereotype attached to male vegans, that they are wimps, nerds, geeks, only upper class, and that's not true. There are tough guys who eat this way, too and this book shows that.Overall, a very good book, that's very inspirational and interesting. It also has many good recipes as well.

I have mad respect for John Joseph. You should listen to his story, his music, and (if in NYC), his walking tour. This book though is more of an addition than a main course.Yes, Joseph is effective, I guess given his audience, at getting his point across. The point is, you can only go with, 'Don't be a F'in meathead' so many times before it just gets old and you feel like the author is lost adequate verbiage. Unfortunately, that receptiveness happens a lot in this book.I'm definitely glad I own it, and would recommend it to certain people, but it's OK at best, and a little annoying sometimes at worst. A decent read, but if you're looking for actual convincing educational material, seek elsewhere.

John's style of writing is for anyone with a desire for health but finds a hippy dippy delivery off putting. He simultaneously makes the reader feel shame and stupidity while fostering the believe in ones ability for positive change. He provides some of the tools needed for digging one's self out of poor physical and mental health. There's also a good dose of humor to aid in digestion of tge serious and sometimes scary.

I love this book!!! I have long been a Cro-Mags fan; and only recently met John Joseph (about 5 years ago). I read many disparaging reviews of this book and was reluctant to read it; that is, until a good friend (XVX) told me how much he enjoyed it. I am so grateful that I took his suggestion and read it for my self. I grew up on a plant based diet and left all that behind as I rebelled in true punk rock fashion!!! This book has helped to remind me of all the things the drugs and alcohol helped me to forget. Ignore some of the language of the book and just focus on the message. The author of this book is 10 years my senior; but looks years younger than me. Let's all stop poisoning ourselves and stop feeding the factory farm industrial complex.

Finally, A vegan book for men, by a man. John Joseph covers everything that a male vegan needs to know to be successful at his transition from meat eater to vegan. Issue like how men can get their protein, and daily calories are covered here. It also offers a really good exercise plan, for training. This is my go to vegan book.

I've known John for many years, first met in the mean streets of the LES in 1982. Even , maybe we both around 18 he was walking the walk, talking the talk and got me off a crap diet and onto a philosophical path I never could have imagined! This book gets to the point real quick, no BS just the truth that you may not want to hear. You may not be able to adopt all this right away, but every small positive change will assist in helping you reach optimal health. The title may grab your attention, the content will help you live a more vibrant, brilliant and satisfying life. Keith Burkhardt

An excellent, humorous guide to the benefits of a plant based diet. Being a member of the Cro-Mags Joseph gives a different perspective on healthy living.

For those of you looking for a life changing book without the holier-than-thou overtones most self help or vegan nutrition books tend to have, I can promise you this is it. Even if you're not looking to change your diet, this book will change your life. I'd been plant-based for 6 months when I read this, and it still taught me so much.

Excellent book..Very informative.. to the point. AND I totally agree with the author. So glad he had the gumption to put pen to paper..now I'm telling everyone about it.

Bought it for a family member. I think it inspired something as he’s bought seeds and supplements. He read it cover to cover.

A bit ranty. His attitude isn't as cute on the page as on tv. Found the recipes a bit tedious and often using ingredients I'd never heard of and not easily available in the uk.