Comments on: The Last Word.

By: Dawn Sober

Dawn Sober — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:27:44 +0000

Dear Jordan, I have thoroughly enjoyed your book! I read it in 3 days! I couldn’t put it down. This came at such a perfect time in my life. I have overcome an eating disorder and I struggle often with the balance. There is so much I could say here, but let’s just say, I found you in the midst of seeing a lot of just plain mean things on you tube from the vegan community. You are brave to write this book. You are fearless and a breath of fresh air. Keep looking up and staying focused. The best is still yet to come Love to you xoxo Dawn

By: Compassionate and concerned

Compassionate and concerned — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:01:43 +0000

In reply to B. Beautiful!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 04:34:36 +0000

In reply to B. Yes!!! You've summed it up nicely. Very well said and so accurate.

By: B

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 00:30:29 +0000

In reply to Jordan Younger.

Thank you for sharing your story, I am glad that you have found yourself on a path to better health and happiness! I mean what I am about to say in the most respectful and insightful way, just my thoughts on the whole controversy going on…

People are upset because a movement of compassion is now being blamed for the suffering of humans, yourself included, whether it was intentional or not. I’ve noticed that in interviews you use the terms vegan and plant based diet interchangeably, but they are not interchangeable: veganism is a lifestyle choice that is taken up for the sake of the animals and nothing more, whereas a plant based diet is adhered to for any reasons other than seeking to eliminate the suffering of innocent creatures). That said, I think that most of the anger is coming from people who adapt a vegan lifestyle and fight so hard for justice for these beautiful creatures that are the most upset, and understandably so. Your coming out and indirectly (yet directly considering the title you chose for your book) sets the fight for veganism back so many steps, especially since it is “blowing up”. Titling the book what it is seems to defeat the purpose of sharing your painful narrative with the world, instead turning the tables on a lifestyle choice that is already mocked and not taken seriously, a lifestyle choice that someday humanity will look back upon and wonder what took so long for it to come around. Whether you are vegan or not, all creatures great and small deserve our respect and compassion and I would hope that you from here on out choose to spread that message. Thank you for reading, take care!

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:43:31 +0000

In reply to Kiki Leigh. (<;

By: Kiki Leigh

Kiki Leigh — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 13:30:56 +0000

I don’t understand the vegan logic of trying to shame people into going or staying vegan. It’s not your life/ or body and acting like a condescending turd isn’t going to make people agree with your side of the argument.
This is about one woman’s recovery, not your precious crusade.

By: Mrs. T.

Mrs. T. — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 13:05:38 +0000

Hi Jordan, I just learned of your story and of the terrible criticism you’ve received recently. I wanted to reach out and congratulate you for recognizing a problem and making the very difficult decision to make a change. I like how you’ve chose to focus on “balance.” It is so important in our lives, but so many people do not realize it. I’m sending positive energy vibes your way to counter all the negative ones that have targeted you lately!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:48:38 +0000

In reply to Peter Kotasek. Very well said!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:48:06 +0000

In reply to Michael. Yes, my whole point is that she needs to take vegan out of it. Nutrient restriction has nothing to do with veganism. I'd like to say that the Today show completely caused all of the drama, but she does it with her book title. I didn't say I was against people killing of animals for food (although I am not necessarily for it). I am against factory farming. If everyone went out and hunted their own food, I'd have much less of an issue. The problem is the BILLIONS of animals are tortured. They don't live a happy life and then meet a quick death. I'd have less of an issue if that is what happened. Factory farming is atrocious and no being deserves to live that way factory farmed animals are treated. Then those same animals they are met with a dreary and painful end in the slaughterhouse. That is no life for any being. Even if one eats and enjoys meat, if factory farming was researched, most wouldn't agree that it is right. I'm not trying to be a hater here. I wish everyone wonderful health and happiness and I wish the author the same. I just am concerned about the way in which it all was presented. Thank you for the calm discussion! I wish you the best as well!

By: Ashton

Ashton — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:45:35 +0000

I have been following you for awhile now and have the upmost respect for you and what you have gone through/ are going through. I think your book was not only well written but absolutely amazing. It frustrates me that people keep attaching negativity and hateful comments with this well written book about your life and struggles. No one has the right to judge you or comment about the journey you went through and those people that do, have nothing better to do than bring good people like yourself down! I personally don’t think you could have written the book any better, you outlined the struggle and journey that you went through and while doing so you didn’t diss veganism or anyone who lives that lifestyle.

Just remember Jordan, you have so many people in your corner that have been following you and your story for years! Keep your head up, stay classy and the rest will fall into place

Xoxo
Ashton

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:40:59 +0000

In reply to Peter Kotasek. YES Peter!! It feels like sensationalism and it is at the expense of animals. :-(