The missing book that illuminates the hidden core of our culture and helps us understand...
The World Peace Diet has been called one of the most important books of the 21st century: the foundation of a new society based on the truth of the interconnectedness of all life. It is the first book to make explicit the invisible connections between our culture, our food, and the source of our broad range of problems—and the way to a positive transformation in our individual and collective lives. The World Peace Diet is an award-winning book. If you want to understand the big picture of our culture and why we have the unyielding dilemmas we face, and how we can solve them, this book is for you.
The World Peace Diet is $22, but when you order from this website, it is only $20, and your book will be signed by the author, and will include a complimentary copy of Living in Harmony With All Life, a 75-minute CD discourse by Dr. Tuttle on some of the main ideas in The World Peace Diet, with musical interludes. It will also include a free copy of Madeleine's “Intuitive Cooking,”with lots of great recipes. Click here to order a copy of The World Peace Diet and have it shipped anywhere, with the CD and “Intuitive Cooking.”
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“If I could afford it, I'd place a copy of The World Peace Diet in every hotel room in the country.”
M.A. Lederer, Cincinnati
What people are saying about The World Peace Diet:
“Anyone who does not follow The World Peace Diet message is profoundly lost.” Philip Wollen, recipient, Australian Humanitarian Award and Australian of the Year Award
“Use The World Peace Diet as a guide to empower yourself and others in making dietary choices that are powerful beyond what you can possibly imagine.” Julia Butterfly Hill, noted environmental activist, author, and founder, Circle of Life Foundation
“Hold it! Hold everything. I just finished reading this faaaaantastic book, and I'm putting it at the top of the list. Why?
Because you need to read this book. The World Peace Diet is absolutely brilliant. I've read so many vegan books over the years -- too many to count, really. The way Dr. Will Tuttle approaches so many of the topics in this book made for an absolutely fascinating read.
It's been a very, very long time since a book captured my attention from the start, and nearly every single page had at least one sentence on it that blew me away. Each and every chapter was a compelling read.
I am so proud to be vegan, and this book helped me to remember why.
Bravo Dr. Tuttle!” Sassy Knutsen, The Vegan Coach
“A profoundly insightful and important book, The World Peace Diet is sure to be a catalyst and important tool in the evolution of human consciousness.”-- Satya Magazine
“This may well be the work that supplies the world of the 21st century with the paradigm it needs, now that Marx, Lenin, and Mao are rapidly becoming irrelevant; and as liberalism becomes glaringly bankrupt. I used to think that perhaps the work of Ken Wilber was going to meet the need, but after reading The World Peace Diet I think Will Tuttle is the one whose Weltanschauung the world is going to adopt. This book has it all: history, philosophy, metaphysics, science, spirituality, economics, ecology...challenge and hope. Azim Amarshi, Lausanne, Switzerland
“Will Tuttle brings a priceless perspective—not only to the planetary crisis confronting us all, but also to powerful ways we each can affect it. This book is radiant with his learning and his compassion.” Dr. Joanna Macy, noted author, lecturer, educator, and peace activist
“Will Tuttle, the author of this eloquently written book, challenges our thinking about our relationship to non-human animals with respect, sensitivity, and grace. His understanding of the human psyche is deep. His use of language is divine, and his compassion reaches out and jumps off each and every page. I highly recommend this book, and I dare you to not be moved by its gentle power.” Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, author and host of Compassionate Cooks
“The World Peace Diet is one of the most important books of our time and seems divinely inspired. Dr. Will Tuttle eloquently articulates what up to now has seemed almost impossible to express. From the point of the emerging spiritual view that all of creation is deeply and intimately connected, he gently yet firmly leads us to understand that our world cannot help but reflect our most basic actions and that we as individuals have the power to solve the world's dilemmas.” --
Shirley Wilkes-Johnson, co-host, KPFT, Houston, TX
“Absolutely the BEST book EVER on the spiritual connection to what’s on our plates. This is my favorite book in YEARS. A must.” -- Meria Heller, noted radio talk show host
“I believe The World Peace Diet is the most important book of the 21st century. If you read but one book in your life, make it The World Peace Diet. It is the ultimate vegan manifesto.” James Macy, M.D.
“I am almost speechless. I have never found someone who has so eloquently expressed what I have felt in my heart as well as what I know from the scientific studies and research.” Michael Balducci, co-founder, Veggie Brothers LLC
“Will Tuttle speaks with a prophetic voice for those in our world who have no voice. I find this book to be the clearest and most complete case for ethical vegetarianism that I have ever seen. I admire him for the courage and the skill to state his case in a very clear and compelling way. A landmark publication.” Rev. Robert J. Brumet, Faculty, Unity School of Christianity
“The World Peace Diet presents what is probably the most comprehensive case yet for eating a diet, and creating a society, free from cruelty and violence. Its central focus is the idea that cruelty to animals (particularly farmed animals) sets a tone in our society that plays out in interpersonal violence, war, and environmental destruction. It is a provocative thesis, one that merits the attention of all who claim to value life.” -- Dr. Daniel Redwood in Pathways Magazine
“Stripping away delusions and rationalizations, The World Peace Diet powerfully presents the connections between our current food choices and so many of the problems we face with our health, our environment, our politics, our society--and our spirits. Dr. Tuttle provides the understanding of why and how a change to a truly health supporting--and life affirming--way of eating can enable us to thrive as individuals--and to survive as a society. “Profound, passionate--and ultimately hopeful and inspiring--Will Tuttle's The World Peace Diet should be required reading for students everywhere--and for all people with inquiring minds and open hearts. I recommend it most highly.” --
Michael Klaper, M.D., noted author, lecturer, and health researcher
“Thought-provoking and recommended for most collections.”-- Library Journal
“The World Peace Diet is one of the most provocative books I've ever read. I felt challenged and stimulated by its profound insights, and called to question ever more deeply what Will Tuttle calls 'the taboo against knowing who you eat.' This is a deep book, aglow with insights that penetrate and expose the complacency of a culture that has strayed painfully far from compassion." John Robbins, author, Diet For A New America and The Food Revolution and Healthy at 100
“I am grateful for this powerful and cogent book. It has stretched my thinking (and heart) about animals, compassion, and our society.” --
John Mackey, Founder and C.E.O., Whole Foods, Inc.
“Will Tuttle's The World Peace Diet is a challenging wake-up call. His tone is urgent and uncompromising, yet filled with compassionate understanding.” --The Quest Magazine
“Well-informed, impassioned and compassionate.”--The Peaceable Table Journal
“For anyone wanting to grow spiritually, who wants to wake up and live a compassionate life, and contribute to world peace, this book will help. I cannot do justice to this wonderful book—you have to read every page for yourself, and I thoroughly recommend that you do.” -- Eve Spencer, Vegan Voice Magazine
“The World Peace Diet is a fabulous read everyone will enjoy! Will Tuttle digs deep into the underlying basis of our eating habits--and their consequences. You will come away with a much deeper understanding of why we must change our diets if we want to live in harmony with ourselves and this planet.” Mike Anderson, author, Rave Diet and Lifestyle
“Complete, compassionate, and profound. You'll never again take lightly the question 'What's for dinner?'” Victoria Moran, author, Creating a Charmed Life
“The World Peace Diet is one of those ‘necessary’ books. It is necessary that all people read it. It is a necessary catalyst for the transformation of human consciousness as it evolves from the domination and exploitation mindset to the paradigm of communion, cooperation, and reverence for all life.” Judy Carman, author, Peace To All Beings
“The World Peace Diet has raised the bar in the understanding of the diet in the order of all life on planet Earth. Reading this book will arm you with the information to become part of the solution and not part of the problem. Will Tuttle has struck a strong blow for the future of our children and grandchildren and you can too by reading this book.” Howard F. Lyman, renowned author, No More Bull! and Mad Cowboy
“This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to grow spiritually, who wants to live a conscious and compassionate life, and who wants to contribute to world peace. I have read many books on the topic of vegetarianism, animal rights and animal welfare, spiritual growth, and peace and nonviolence. This book stands alone in its ability to make the connection between all of these subjects. “Will Tuttle, Ph.D. is a rare combination of extraordinary compassion, scholarly research and education, spiritual commitment and wisdom, intuitive insights, and the courage to challenge a worldview which goes back 10,000 years. This is a very important book for everyone who wants their lives to contribute to more peace in the world, rather than more suffering and violence.” Delisa Renideo, founder, Center For Peaceful Living, Wasilla, AK
“A compassionate, comprehensive, and readable meditation on the implications of our diet for our physical, moral, spiritual, and social well-being.” Norm Phelps, author, Dominion of Love, The Great Compassion, and The Longest Struggle
“The World Peace Diet should be required reading for everyone regardless of their diet preferences.” Harold Brown, environmental activist and former rancher and dairy operator
“The World Peace Diet is challenging, stimulating and motivating. It is a hard read in many ways. “Hard” is productive in this case. Let this book be like a spirit name. I urge you to take the book’s message in and let it do its important work.” Rev. Marshall Norman, senior minister, Unity Center of Madison, WI
“Dr. Tuttle's brilliant, timely, and beautiful literary composition The World Peace Diet is a critical evaluation of the intellectual and emotional intelligence behind ethical veganism. Dr. Tuttle elucidates our current health, environmental, moral, ethical, and political condition as a consequence of our most fundamental interaction with our environment—our diet—and offers a path which will inevitably reduce the pain, suffering, and misery of this world through a manifestation of the fundamental tenet of all world religions and moral philosophies: the Golden Rule (to do unto others as we would have them do unto us). Adam Roufberg, radio talk show host, Free Range Thought
“The World Peace Diet is enthralling. You're pulled in from the very beginning, when the author talks about the intimate nature and profound ramifications of the simple act of deciding what to eat. Dr. Tuttle is passionate and articulate without being condescending or pedantic. He weaves together the accumulated wisdom of religious, philosophical, and scientific thinkers through the ages. “This book ties it all together, cohesively; from every angle and with love and spirit, Will Tuttle implores us to stop the institutionalized oppression of animals and destruction of the earth, and replace it with lovingkindness and communion with Creation. His message is an updated version of an ancient goal - peace on earth, goodwill toward all beings - and his book helps propel us on that glorious journey.” Gary Loewenthal, Washington, DC
“The Word Peace Diet is the most profound book I've read in my entire life. Will Tuttle's clear voice, for those who cannot speak for themselves, rings out on every page. It is the truth. I have never felt so free. If I were to do nothing more than to promote the reading of The World Peace Diet for the rest of my life, it would be a life well lived.” Lily Macy, Redway, CA
“The Word Peace Diet is a huge critique of the military-industrial-meat-medical-media establishment of modern capitalism and its superstructure. The revolution that's foreseen, however, in glaring contrast to the Marxian violent kind, is a peaceful, easy-going one. We are urged, not to take up arms, but rather to put the symbolic weapon we use daily, the fork, down. (And perhaps replace the knife with a spoon!) “While meat-gorging Christians, Muslims and Jews are at each other’s throats, pontificating about the clash of civilisations, Will Tuttle's humble book quietly, and with compassion, asks, 'What civilisation?' The calibre of this book is proof enough that eating a plant-based diet is excellent for intelligence; and intelligence is what's badly needed for evolution to happen, and for civilisation to become a reality. And it seems, when that happens the word 'clash' will hardly be relevant, because the arrogance and the aggression of the meat-eaters of the past will not be there.” Azim Amarshi, Lausanne, Switzerland
“I can tell you that Will Tuttle's The World Peace Diet will appeal to many, many contemporary people because he wrote with a great depth of heart and soul, offering his heart to all of us, and when one speaks from the heart, their words enter the heart.”-- Mayim Nahar
“There are many great books on veganism, but The World Peace Diet is the first book to explain definitively the cultural roots of violence, and the positive possibility of a peaceful world. Dr. Tuttle teaches us that when we get in touch with our intuition, we can become the peace we wish to see in this world, and the possibilities are endless. It is exciting to be a part of the change!” -- John Mooter, Chairman, EarthSave Cincinnati
“The language is well chosen and a pleasure to read. I found myself marking passages to copy later as quotations to rival those of the best vegetarian writers. This book will educate you, challenge you, and maybe motivate you to take action for yourself, your family, and all our fellow creatures.” Janice Stanger, San Diego, CA
“The World Peace Diet has had a HUGE impact on my life! I was vegan before I read it, but you delved into things that reaffirmed my lifestyle and helped me to lead by example and encourage other people to adapt a loving, plant-based diet. Thank you so much!” -- Tommy Rock
“I am blown away by the deep and wide perspective of Will Tuttle's book.” -- Armena Marderosian
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“The World Peace Diet study course was an inspirational journey. Even though I have been vegan for several years now, reading The World Peace Diet and discussing its ideas in an open environment with a diverse group of people helped me to reaffirm my belief in the power of our food choices, and the impact that making positive changes within my own life has on the world around me. I recommend this course to everyone, especially those who hold peace and love as important ideals.”
--Jacki Sprinkle, student at Xavier University
“The World Peace Diet is a book about compassion. The diet part is only a natural outcome when we listen truly to our deepest inner voice of compassion. I loved Dr. Tuttle’s book so much that I decided to lead a study group on it, and we will be starting soon.” -- Rene Rowland
Will Tuttle travels full-time with his spouse Madeleine offering presentations on the main ideas in his book, The World Peace Diet. Please contact him if you're interested in having him present a lecture or workshop to your group. He presents over 150 events annually.
What people are saying about Dr. Tuttle's lectures on The World Peace Diet:
“I've never seen an audience so attentive and enraptured as when Will Tuttle speaks about his book, The World Peace Diet. By the end of his talk we are all transformed by the profound truth of his message and mission.” Tench Phillips, president, Art Repertory Films, Norfolk, VA
“Dr. Will Tuttle is an inspirational force. I attended his lecture recently expounding on his book The World Peace Diet. The energy and expressions that I witnessed in the room around me were monumental upon listening to his exploration of our daily food and its moral origins. Something profound happened in the room that night. I think that people who had eaten meat their entire lives found themselves coming to a shocking revelation about the origins of their food and the implications of it in our culture and world.” Jerrilyn Halbert, Vegan World Radio, Houston
“Will Tuttle is a resounding voice for the voiceless. His holistic approach to world peace is articulated eloquently with passion, humor, and intelligence. He is the Zen master of connecting the dots of spirituality, environmentalism, animal liberation, and health. He ties all four of these areas together brilliantly via a fact-based lecture that clearly shows that we have the opportunity to be happy, healthy, evolved stewards of the planet. When he spoke to our packed house, his message of hope, peace and empowerment resonated with our members as well as many of our visitors that night.” Joe Walsh, President, The Asheville Vegetarians
“Dr. Will Tuttle is, without exaggeration, one of the most thoughtful speakers that I have ever come across. He is convincing in so many ways. Dr. Tuttle patiently explains the connection between the way we treat animals and the way we treat each other, ourselves, and the environment. He answers questions about the vegan lifestyle in professional yet conversational style. His information is realistic in detail, but instead of leaving you feeling defeated by the enormous task at hand, he opens up a world positive outcome.” Carolena Nericcio, director, Fat Chance Belly Dance Studio, San Francisco, CA and Carolena's Little Vegan World
“We just had Dr. Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, at our church and his loving talk touched some of the most adamant animal flesh consumers, resulting in a Vegan Lifestyle and Food Prep/Cooking Class with a waiting list! I highly recommend him for all venues.” Tom McCracken, Unity of Gainesville, GA
“If there is one lecture you attend this year, make it Dr. Tuttle’s lecture on The World Peace Diet. I left the lecture feeling uplifted and illumined. He helped me see how many of the world’s problems are related to food, and how each one of us can help bring about change simply by consciously choosing what we eat. If you're seeking inspiration, insight, and transformation for yourself and the world around you, Dr. Tuttle will take you down that path with compassion and understanding. He embodies the compassion he seeks in the world. He masterfully weaves together spirituality, psychology, culture, and economy as they relate to our food choices and the profound implications for our future. Like a good movie that gives you ideas to think about long afterwards, you'll feel enriched having heard this presentation. He will entertain, inspire and challenge you to think about food and our culture in a whole new way.” Lin Bernhart, Board member, Oregon Animal Sanctuary
“In April 2008 in Roanoke, Virginia, I attended Will Tuttle’s talk on The World Peace Diet. His book and talk will transform your consciousness and change your life. You will see how humans and other animals are affected emotionally and spiritually by the food choices we make. You will see the relationship between animal exploitation and human dysfunction of a global scale. After hearing Dr. Tuttle, you will not feel that you have to adopt an animal-free diet; you will want to adopt one. This is because you will see that only then can we begin to experience a taste of limitless, transcendent love.” Susan Thomas, Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies, Hollins University; Unitarian-Universalist Church of Roanoke
“It was a pleasure and an honor to have Dr. Tuttle present to our group! He is a gifted author and impassioned speaker who enlightens and inspires his listeners. In these turbulent times, it is more critical than ever that his World Peace Diet message be heard by all.” Lin Silvan, Executive Director, Eugene Veg Education Network, Eugene, OR
“I think everyone who heard Will Tuttle speak on his amazing vision of creating a more peaceful world was deeply touched. It was such a pleasure to meet him and learn from all that he had to share. The harmony within him radiates from his presence alone.” Tom Progar, President, Eastern Michigan University Students for Animal Rights
“I hosted a very large book signing/lecture for Will Tuttle last year and the audience of 100 was glued to his every word. The ideas he presents are the most important of our time and reveal how we can all eat for spiritual harmony and world peace.” Kristen Ohanyan, Founder, Society of Peace
“Dr. Tuttle spoke recently as a guest lecturer for the Personal and Family Courses I teach at the University of Florida, which hold an enrollment of 100 students per class. I found him to be the ideal speaker to lecture on the topic of eating an animal-free diet and lifestyle to the college-aged population. He gave an eloquent lecture on this topic from the perspective of the cultural, spiritual, psychological, and social implications of consuming a plant-based diet. The most profound impact Dr. Tuttle’s lecture had on my students was the manner in which he was able to open their eyes to the reality of being raised in a culture driven by invisible assumptions. Dr. Tuttle helped to awaken many of my students to the illusions they had unwittingly bought into. Many students informed me after his visit they had decided to go vegetarian or vegan because of his powerful message of compassion. I am proud to recommend Dr. Will Tuttle to speak on this topic to any audience, especially college-aged students. His powerful message is only rivaled by his heartfelt passion for enhancing the quality of life not only for people, but for all sentient beings.” Anthony Delisle, University of Florida
“Though I’ve been a vegan for thirty years, when I completed reading The World Peace Diet, I was as inspired and enthusiastic as if I had just become a vegan for the very first time. That inspiration led to assisting in scheduling Will Tuttle to speak on The World Peace Diet six times in five days in Cincinnati, in venues ranging from Xavier University to a Unity Church to the regional headquarters of the EPA and more. Over five hundred hungry, compassionate souls heard Dr. Tuttle speak the powerful and transformative message of The World Peace Diet and now seeds of a practical ‘blueprint for peace’ in the world are planted in their hearts.” Mark Stroud, award-winning chef and restaurateur
“Through his World Peace Diet lectures, Dr. Will Tuttle effectively sheds light on the connections between mindful food choices and nonviolence, effecting an inescapable evolution of thought for each and every listener." Joyce DiBenedetto-Colton, MS, CHES, Earth Ethics Institute, Miami Dade College
“Dr. Tuttle encourages us to open our hearts to deeper understanding, to enlarge our circle of compassion to include more and more ‘others.’ One cannot help but be profoundly affected by the ideas in his lecture and book, The World Peace Diet. After attending Dr. Tuttle's lecture, you will have a ‘take away box’ that will nourish you for a very long time.” Anna Sylvester, Unitarian Universalist Church, San Francisco, CA
"Will's lecture on his book, The World Peace Diet, informed me of practices within the animal industry of which I was not aware. His argument making a connection between the violence we inflict on animals and the violence which is wreaking havoc on our world is compelling." Donna Morin, Unitarian Universalist Church, Wrentham, MA
“Last year we were fortunate to have Dr. Will Tuttle come to our church and speak on his most educational book, The World Peace Diet. His talk really helped people to understand how the choice of a vegan diet helps in three major areas: respect for animals, improvement of our health, and the creation of a more healthy planet. We are hoping to bring Dr. Tuttle back soon.” Bill Landauer, Chair, Unitarian Universalists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Palo Alto
“Will Tuttle beautifully shares critical facts along with his personal experience regarding the importance of adopting a vegan lifestyle. He understands the profound significance of ahimsa--non violence—and articulates it in such a comprehensive way that any good-hearted meat-eater will be deeply moved to consider a better way...for ourselves and our planet.” Jonathan Glass, Healing Essence Center, Concord, MA
“I brought author Will Tuttle into my church to give a lecture on his book The World Peace Diet. He challenged us to examine our values and our daily food choices for congruency. When he said, ‘You would not eat your dog, yet you will eat a cow because you see your dog as worthy of love and a cow as a commodity,’ I could no longer justify asking a living being to give its life for me so I could eat what I wanted. Since that time, I have experienced a freedom and a deep connection to all living things. My daily food choices are now congruent with my reverence for life. It is a wonderful way to live. And there are great vegan recipes out there now as well so we don't have to sacrifice flavor or enjoyment.” Rev. Felicia Searcy, Unity Church, Murfreesboro, TN
“Not only is Dr. Will Tuttle a wonderful speaker, but a great person as well. Reading his book, The World Peace Diet, is a life-changing experience. I think many benefit from hearing him expound on the ideas in his book.” John Cielukowski, President, Healthy Planet of Brevard County, FL
“If you are hungry for a solution to the violence, environmental destruction and health challenges facing people in the world today, be prepared to leave Dr. Tuttle's talk on The World Peace Diet feeling well-informed about the answer, and inspired and empowered to be a part of it.” Gretchen Chlebowski, Creator, ChooseKindness.com
“Will Tuttle captivated our group throughout his talk as he shared, informed, and challenged us. I thought I had grasped the ‘big picture’ of processing animals into food, but Will ran the gamut—from ancient history, culture, environment, health, spirituality, and beyond—to incisively make so many new and empowering connections. He also offered us helpful advice and encouragement for social and personal challenges. I want everyone to hear Will and read The World Peace Diet!” Deborrah Hoag, S.A.V.E. (Saving Animals via Education)
“World peace seems to be a daunting, unattainable ideal. But I found that Dr. Will Tuttle can demonstrate in a clear, compassionate, and convincing way how a shift in our food choices as a society could lay new foundations for world peace. His presentation is well documented and empowers people to rise to a higher level of personal and social consciousness.” Sharon Jacks, Murfreesboro, TN
“Will Tuttle has keyed into some vital truths about our eating habits as human beings and how they affect our lives and our world. He shares simple yet astonishing facts that can make the listener think in a way that results in a healthier lifestyle for the individual, for society, and for all living things. As a Unity minister whose vegetarianism was inspired by the teachings of Charles Fillmore, I recommend this important message for those who are seeking to deepen their practices of compassion and benefit from healthy living.” Laura Barrett Bennett, Senior Minister, Unity Renaissance Church
