ARCPDX Book Club - "Pests” Parts 4-5 Discussion

📚 And our last book of the year will be.... Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains. This non-fiction book by science journalist Bethany Brookshire explores how and why humans label certain animals as "pests". 🗣️ Join our October meeting to discuss Parts 1-3 and/or our November meeting to discuss Parts 4-5. DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND BOTH MEETINGS. 📖 ABOUT: "Pests" is an engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “pests” and others not—from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons—and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural world At the intersection of science, history, and narrative journalism, Pests is not a simple call to look closer at our urban ecosystem. It’s not a natural history of the animals we hate. Instead, this book is about us. It’s about what calling an animal a pest says about people, how we live, and what we want. It’s a story about human nature, and how we categorize the animals in our midst, including bears and coyotes, sparrows and snakes. Pet or pest? In many cases, it’s entirely a question of perspective. 🧐 For more information, including content warnings, visit: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/b4d25e51-97fb-49f3-8646-fb809f3b2255 📕 Whether you're a seasoned activist or a curious newcomer, live in the PNW or beyond, all are welcome to join the Animal Rights Collective Portland (ARCPDX) Book Club! 🙏 Thank you to Takara for leading, and Northwest Animal Rights Network (NARN), and Veggies Do It Better Events for co-hosting. 🗓 Mondays, October 26th: Parts 1-3 & November 30th: Parts 4-5 ⏰ 6:30-8pm 💻 Zoom ID: 850 7168 2742 Passcode: 053888 https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/85071682742/invitations?signature=t3UhdH6XmxxkRMeA58y9RxEFmBL0dz37E8ohMlhGPDQ 💚As always, arrive when you can and leave when you need to. __________________ 📕 Books are suggested and voted on by the group. Our goal is to read books that challenge norms, inspire empathy, reflect the diverse voices and perspectives within the vegan and social justice movements, and ignite conversations about animal rights, environmental sustainability, social equity, and more. 📲 In between meetings, we encourage you to chat about the books via Slack! Join the ARCPDX Slack workspace: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFIcsJ79mLHyRD8t1ogNv9X66Ct3-kvQX3KSxnE6kJ_Lnq4A/viewform?usp=sf_link 📚 If you are already on our Slack, join the #book-club channel How to join a channel: https://slack.com/help/articles/205239967-Join-a-channel We are also now a book club on StoryGraph! Join us here: https://app.thestorygraph.com/book_clubs/af026324-251f-4f68-8f6e-c6ecc46d4b8c ❓Reach out to Takara Rahalski with any questions. 🤝 By attending this event, you are agreeing to the Animal Rights Collective Portland Meeting/Event Community Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10gu2vfndaJW58nt4LJeGx6qsZJcEXTYEqcn8wPGDBCI/edit