Evanston Vegan Book Club

Evanston, IL, US

1 members · Public group

Organized by David Martin

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I (David) have decided to read a few books on the moral and political aspects of animal suffering. The plan is to select more obscure and difficult texts on animal suffering to challenge my understanding of the issue. If you like the look of the books I will be reading, why not come join me to discuss them over dinner!

To begin with, I am limiting the meetings to ~4 people so that we can have personal and deep discussions about the selected book.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME - regardless of your lifestyle choices. These meetings are for open-minded people who want to be challenged. The only asks are that (1) you expend serious effort to read the entire book, and (2) order vegan food out of respect for the group's purpose.

Please note: (1) This is designed to be an intimate experience, not a casual drop-in event. I reserve the right to remove members who no-show or who cancel their confirmed RSVP within 24 hours of the event starting. (2) This group was inspired by Haz who hosts the Chicago Vegan Book Circle (https://www.meetup.com/chicago-vegan-book-circle/) - I hope you are doing well, Haz!

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Fri, Sep 19, 2025, 6:30 PM CDTReading - Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust
Blind Faith Cafe, Evanston, IL
I am going to read "Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust" by Charles Patterson, and I hope you can join me!

As described by the publisher: "this book explores the similar attitudes and methods behind modern society's treatment of animals and the way humans have often treated each other, most notably during the Holocaust. The book's epigraph and title are from "The Letter Writer," a story by the Yiddish writer and Nobel Laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer: "In relation to them, all people are Nazis; for the animals it is an eternal Treblinka."

We will discuss the insights (if any) of this book together at dinner over some delicious food in a very small group (~ 5 people or less). This will probably be a difficult read, so when discussing the book, let us be mindful of the sensitive and emotional nature of the subject.

You are kindly asked to order plant-based out of respect for the nature of the group.

Please be serious about your RSVP. This is not a drop-in event, it is meant to personal. I reserve the right to remove members who no-show. Have an excellent day!
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Evanston Vegan Book Club

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