first part

The death of an animal rights activist angel cannot be compared with that of a rock star who overdosed.

Therefore, when Henry Spila died of cancer in September 1998, his death did not attract any attention except that The New York Times published a short obituary. ?

However, Henry's spiral life tells us something important, not only about modern animal movements, but also about the possibility of individuals playing a role in the modern world.

The death of an angel in the animal rights movement is worse than the death of a drug-addicted rock star.

Therefore, the news that Henry Spila died of cancer in September, 1998 did not attract public attention at all, but only published a short obituary in The New York Times.

But Henry Spila's life has taught us something important, not only about the modern animal rights protection movement, but also about the possibility of a person changing the modern society.

the second part

I first met Henry at an adult education seminar held by new york University. ?

I offered a course on "Animal Liberation", which attracted about 20 students. A student is an unusual sample, which goes beyond the conventional aesthetics of "animal man".

His clothes are untidy and his hair is not combed. His language is so straightforward and vulgar that sometimes I feel that I am listening to an assassin from a violent mob. ?

However, I can't help but be curious about his direct way of speaking and his solemn and secular oath that he will help animals in need.

I first met Henry when he was teaching an adult education seminar at new york University.

I offered a course on "Animal Liberation", which attracted about 20 students. One of the students is very different, completely opposite to the image of "animal rights protector" in the usual sense.

His clothes are untidy and his hair is not combed. His speech is so straightforward and vulgar that sometimes I even feel as if I am listening to the killer of a violent gang.

However, I still can't help but be attracted by his direct way of speaking and solemn oath. He wants to help animals in trouble, not for religious purposes.

the third part

I left new york shortly after that, but one day I got a call from Henry.

He talked to me about his work. I know that for more than a century, the animal rights movement has been launching illustrated brochures, leaflets and audio propaganda to remind people of the terrible experiments on animals. ?

However, during this period, the number of animals used in experiments has increased from a few hundred to more than 30 million. None of the activists succeeded in stopping an experiment or improving the lives of animals living in small and closed spaces. ?

Henry changed all this. His earliest action was to permanently close a laboratory that conducted toxic gas experiments on about 60 rabbits.

After that, I left new york soon. But one day, I got a call from Henry.

He talked to me about his work. I know that for more than a century, advocates of the animal rights movement have been paying attention to those terrible animal experiments by distributing pamphlets, leaflets and audio propaganda materials with pictures.

But at the same time, the number of animals used in experiments has soared from a few hundred to more than 30 million. No activist has ever successfully stopped experiments or improved the lives of animals living in small cages.

Henry changed all this. One of his early actions was to permanently close a laboratory where about 60 rabbits were tested with toxic steam.

part four

After his success, Henry quickly turned to bigger goals. ?

He criticized Revlon for using rabbits to test the potential damage of cosmetics to eyes, and put enough pressure on them to invest $750,000 to find substitutes.

Seeing Revlon's reluctant boycott and fearing similar anger, Avon Bristol-Myers Squibb and other major cosmetics companies quickly followed suit. ?

Although this research took 10 years to achieve results, it is mainly Henry's open and wise supervision efforts that make many commercial companies now truthfully declare that their products have not been tested on animals.

After the above success, Henry immediately turned to a bigger goal.

He accused Revlon of using rabbits to detect the possible harm of cosmetics to eyes. He also put strong pressure on Revlon to persuade it to invest $750,000 in research to find alternatives.

Avon, Bristol-Myers Squibb and other large cosmetics companies saw that Revlon was almost boycotted and worried that it would cause the same anger, so they quickly followed suit. Although their research took 10 years to achieve results.

But it is Henry's open and wise supervision that makes so many cosmetic companies can now truthfully say that their products have not been tested on animals.

The fifth part

For decades, Henry has been working on the side of the weak and the oppressed, so he has become very efficient in planning sports.

He didn't need the help of wealth legislators or big government to defeat Revlon. ?

He learned how to establish a public awareness campaign, how to form a medical malpractice lawsuit to successfully sue large companies, and how to establish a firm supporter group of the cause.

After struggling for the disadvantaged and oppressed groups for decades, Henry became very good at planning various activities.

He defeated Revlon without the help of wealth, legislators or a huge government.

He learned how to launch activities that can awaken public awareness, how to launch medical malpractice lawsuits to successfully sue large companies, and how to build a loyal team of supporters for this cause.

Part VI

We often think that society has become too big and bureaucratic for individuals to make a difference.

In the face of powerful global companies, ministers' indifference and complicated parliamentary rules, how can a person, no matter how kind and enthusiastic, bring about change?

We often think that society has become too big and bureaucratic, and it is impossible for individuals to change.

Faced with powerful multinational corporations, indifferent ruling departments and numerous complicated parliamentary rules, how can a person, no matter how humanitarian and passionate, contribute to change?

Part VII

Henry devoted his life to the cause of preventing innocent and helpless animals from suffering, especially those used for research. ?

He didn't stand by and didn't try to take revenge for the suffering he observed. Henry is very practical. ?

He made a move. He appealed to the public and created a publicity package to help ordinary people become activists.

Henry devoted his life to preventing innocent and helpless animals from suffering, especially those used for research.

He didn't stand by and didn't try to get back at what he saw.

Henry is a very practical person. He took action. He appealed to the public and produced various publicity materials to help ordinary people become active participants.

Part VIII

On April 2 1 1996, I sent a fax to Henry, telling him that I was considering writing a book to record his life and work. I asked if I could stay with him for a few days in June to talk about it.

1996 On April 2 1, I sent a fax to Henry, telling him that I was considering writing a book about his life and career. I asked him if I could come and stay with him for a few days in June to discuss the matter.

Part 9

Henry called that night. He said that he really wanted me to write this book, but he was not sure whether he would be here in late June. ?

He explained that he had been diagnosed with cancer and asked me if I could come earlier.

Henry called me that night. He said he wanted me to write this book, but he was not sure whether he would live in this world in late June.

He explained that he was diagnosed with cancer, so he asked me if I could come earlier.

Part 10

I was in new york six days later. Henry has lost a lot of weight and lacks the energy I used to see in him.

His life expectancy is only a few months. Death seems to be approaching him.

I arrived in new york six days later. Henry has lost a lot of weight. He has lost the vitality I used to see in him.

His life is only a few months away. Death seems to be approaching him.

Part 1 1

However, the most unusual thing about Henry is that he shows no signs of depression at all. ?

"Life is wonderful," he said, refusing to hear my sympathy and condolences. He said that he had done what he wanted to do and enjoyed it. Why is he depressed?

Nevertheless, the greatest thing about Henry is that you can't see the slightest depression at all.

He said that he had been living a good life, so he refused to listen to my sympathy and comfort. He said that he did what he wanted to do and enjoyed what he did. Why should he feel depressed?

Part XII

Henry's life did not end within the time predicted by the doctor.

In the next two years, he continued to help me develop the materials needed to write this book through interviews and questionnaires.

When I started writing, I never thought Henry would see the complete draft, but he lived to see the book sold in a bookstore in new york. ?

Then less than a week later, in his favorite striped pajamas, he died

Henry's life didn't end as soon as the doctor predicted.

In the next two years, he kept working and helped me prepare the materials for my book through interviews and questionnaires.

When I started writing, I never thought Henry could see the complete first draft, but he lived to see the book sold in a bookstore in new york.

Then, less than a week later, he died, wearing his favorite striped pajamas

Part XIII

An important sign of a good life is that you are satisfied with your achievements when you look back on your life, and you can calmly accept death and face infinity. ?

Henry's life seems to lack many things that most of us think are necessary for a better life. He has never been married and has never lived together for a long time. ?

He has no children or heirs. He never goes to concerts, theaters or fancy restaurants.

He didn't bring antibiotics to those in need, nor did he vaccinate the poor. He has never been called a hero like the crusader in cloak in our comic book. ?

There were no exquisite stones prepared for him in the cemetery after his death. He only cares about the weakest creatures in society. ?

What gave Henry Spila the depth and purpose of his life? What did he do? Where are the others? Do you think his lifestyle is meaningful?

A fundamental sign of a person's good life is that when he looks back on his life, he is satisfied with his achievements and can calmly accept death and face eternity.

Henry's life seems to lack a lot of things that most of us take for granted for a good life.

He has never been married, nor has he experienced long-term love and cohabitation. He has no children or other heirs; He never goes to concerts, theaters or fancy restaurants; Nor did he bring antibiotics to the poor or vaccinate them.

He has never been called a hero like those social reformers in cloaks in our cartoons. There were no exquisite tombstones in the cemetery after his death. He just cares about the fragile creatures in society.

What makes Henry Spila's life rich in depth and clear in purpose? What meaningful things did he and others find in his life?