Early Life and Editorial Career:
– Grew up in Pelham, New York
– Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford
– Received masters in English Literature from Harvard
– Spent two years in the Peace Corps in Niger
– Worked as an editor at Harcourt Brace, Bantam Books, Esquire, Simon & Schuster, and California Magazine
Writing Career:
– Started as a writer and ghostwriter in 1988
– Written for magazines like New York, Esquire, and Vogue
– Ghostwritten for various figures like Stephen Hawking and Tim Sanders
– Authored books like “The Secret of People Who Never Get Sick”
– Appeared on CBS News Sunday Morning to discuss his book “The Watch”
Plant-Based Writing:
– Met firefighter Rip Esselstyn in 2006
– Collaborated on the successful book “The Engine 2 Diet”
– Basis of a product line at Whole Foods Market
– Advocates for a low-fat, whole foods, plant-based diet
– Co-wrote with Kathy Freston
Board Memberships and Advocacy:
– Serves on the board of Surgeons Over Seas (SOS)
– Serves on the board of Truth Will Out (TWO)
– Defends the LGBT community against anti-gay misinformation
– Written about conversion therapy and sexual surrogacy
– Active in non-profit organizations
Book Publications:
– Co-authored “The Engine 2 Diet” with Rip Esselstyn
– Authored “The Watch” and “The Trump Survival Guide”
– Written books on presidential politics
– Authored “Start Something That Matters” with Blake Mycoskie
– Translated books into more than 30 languages
Gene Stone (born October 6, 1951) is an American writer and editor known for his books on animal rights and plant-based food.
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| Born | October 6, 1951 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) Harvard University (MA) |
| Known for | Best-selling author, plant-based eating, gay advocacy, animal rights |
| Board member of | Surgeons Over Seas (SOS) and Truth Wins Out (TWO) |
| Awards | Books for a Better Life Award (twice), VegNews Book of the Year (twice), Humane League Hero of the Year, 2016 |
| Website | www |