Enter to Win Your Copy of Striking at the Roots by Mark Hawthorne and Become an Even Better Activist for Animals!

"The time is ripe for change. More defenseless beings than ever before are suffering and in need of a voice. All we need are the passionate humans to turn these opportunities into dramatic improvements for billions of animals."
—Mark Hawthorne

Whether you are new to activism or have been involved for years, Mark Hawthorne's book, Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism, has a wealth of information that can benefit anyone looking for ways to help animals. We're giving away five free copies in our Striking at the Roots contest in an effort to hone your activism skills!

The book includes how-to advice on a wide range of tactics for speaking out for animals—from writing letters to the editor to holding a tabling event in your community. Also included are tips from several longtime advocates for animals and PETA staff members as well as a foreword by PETA's vice president of campaigns, Bruce Friedrich.

"Brilliant. If you want to make your life count, influence others, and save a few thousand lives, this book is your road map. Give it to everyone you know!"
—Ingrid E. Newkirk, president of PETA

So many people care about animals but don't know where to begin. Becoming an activist doesn't require you to have any special skills or knowledge, but you do need a sincere desire to help as well as a willingness to take action.

Striking at the Roots offers guided information to show people that they can be a part of positive change in the world. Whether you choose to help for several hours every day or once a month, you can make a difference in the lives of animals.

If you want to learn how to become a better activist for animals, enter our Striking at the Roots contest below! You could be one of five lucky people to win your very own copy of Mark Hawthorne's book. All you have to do is fill out the form below by May 9, 2008, and if you're the winner, we'll notify you by May 16, 2008.

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