Inspiring...
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I couldn't put this book down, it gives an honest account of a normal household trying to "go green" and the problems and issues they face. I could relate to an awful lot having young children myself. Hope he does a follow on a couple of years. Great if you want to start making changes and need some direction, ideas and inspiration.
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Uplifting
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The story of one family's efforts to live a more ethical, environmentally friendly lifestyle.
While this is clearly a topic which will appeal most to those already questioning their values, the book goes to great lengths to resist the urge to preach.
Hickman's light journalistic touch, undershot with humour and a welcome down-to-earth understanding of the inevitable sideways glances from the less convinced, prevents this information-packed piece from becoming sanctimonious.
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Ethical living
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This is a great introduction to ethical living. It is easy to read and very amusing. The information is simple and easy to understand (I think implementing it is the challenge!). If you've read other books on ethical living or magazines such as the ecologist, then this won't add anything new or shocking, but for those new to the subject I can't recommend it enough. Well worth a go.
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Leo is my hero!
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The previous reviews have said all that needs to be said - but I was so taken by this book - and Leo - that I had to add my pennyworth too. This is a brilliantly honest book which manages to be informative, heartwarming, practical and amusing all at the same time. I speak as a 'three planet woman' who has made small changes bit by bit over the years but who has now had a smack in the face and needs to do sooooooo much more. Buy it (I would say borrow someone else's but you may find they are reluctant to part with it). Read it. Make an effort to decrease the impact of your lifestyle. Then help others not be so selfish!
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A very enjoyable and suprisingly easy read!
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I have to admit I was already very interested in living a 'more sustainable life' before I read this book so I knew of quite a few of the issues highlighted very amusingly in this book. However my wife hadn't really taken any interest before I pursueded her to read this book and now she's really interested too, which is great for me! I think the reason the book had an effect on my wife, where my previous attempts had failed, was because it's written in a very readable and amusing style and doesn't put you under any pressure because Leo Hickman isn't saying you must do everything suggested, in fact he compromises all the time. It shows how to do your bit without having to change your life too much.
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