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'Not a preachy guide but the diary of a struggle - through the myriad uses of bicarbonate of soda; instructions for assembling a wormery and a visit from three ethical auditors... There are plenty of facts and a selection of helpful letters - like the inspiring one from a woman who crochets her own dishcloths..' - Carol McDaid, Observer"
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A growing number of people want to step back from the brink of consumerism. The author, a consumer expert at The Guardian newspaper, is experimenting with giving up consumer goods in order to find out whether it is possible to live a life that is western but ethically aware.
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I read this book on a long desired vacation to India from the stresses of work in (comparably) green Vienna.
Having been trying to reduce the damage my lifestyle causes to the environment for a while (while not wanting to change it too much, I guess), the book really managed to show me how much more could and should be done by each individual in a western country. The effect was especially increased by spending a few short weeks in a part of the world that on the one hand still has so much of what many of us desired: amazing landscapes, and (in parts) untamed flora and fauna, but on the other is speeding towards disaster, not last due to its own people that (not surprisingly) want to have a classical western (cliche US?) lifestyle as quickly possible in its worst form (extreme consumption, gas hog cars and unlimited growth).
But back to the book: while Leo Hickman manages quite well to put the suggestions of his "ethical advisers" into context of a classical western European family that wants to do good, but at the same time doesn't want to give up their lifestyle completely, much of the controversy in played out through the one-sided description of conflicts between Leo and his wife who usually comes off as the person that hinders Leo in implementing all the steps necessary to truly change their lives to the better for them and the rest of the world.
While the importance of most of the advices given will be rather obvious to everyone (try not to use a car when possible, take vacations close by,...), others like doing dishes by hand rather than with a dishwasher and using medicines that were not tested on animals should seem rather awkward to people who have looked into the topic or (think to) know a little bit about drug development.
A lot of welcome alternation if added by the many quotes of letters, Leo received during his experiment from people from all over the world, telling about their attempts at ethical living which either failed (sometimes) or went much further including production of your own clothes and female hygiene products. Usually these are commented with a good portion of sarcasm, descriptive of where the author comes from and is willing to go, which however never feels like making fun of those went to extremes (I guess I am from the same background as Leo).
All in all a good reminder of where we should go eventually and what obstacles many of us will meet on the way
Having been trying to reduce the damage my lifestyle causes to the environment for a while (while not wanting to change it too much, I guess), the book really managed to show me how much more could and should be done by each individual in a western country. The effect was especially increased by spending a few short weeks in a part of the world that on the one hand still has so much of what many of us desired: amazing landscapes, and (in parts) untamed flora and fauna, but on the other is speeding towards disaster, not last due to its own people that (not surprisingly) want to have a classical western (cliche US?) lifestyle as quickly possible in its worst form (extreme consumption, gas hog cars and unlimited growth).
But back to the book: while Leo Hickman manages quite well to put the suggestions of his "ethical advisers" into context of a classical western European family that wants to do good, but at the same time doesn't want to give up their lifestyle completely, much of the controversy in played out through the one-sided description of conflicts between Leo and his wife who usually comes off as the person that hinders Leo in implementing all the steps necessary to truly change their lives to the better for them and the rest of the world.
While the importance of most of the advices given will be rather obvious to everyone (try not to use a car when possible, take vacations close by,...), others like doing dishes by hand rather than with a dishwasher and using medicines that were not tested on animals should seem rather awkward to people who have looked into the topic or (think to) know a little bit about drug development.
A lot of welcome alternation if added by the many quotes of letters, Leo received during his experiment from people from all over the world, telling about their attempts at ethical living which either failed (sometimes) or went much further including production of your own clothes and female hygiene products. Usually these are commented with a good portion of sarcasm, descriptive of where the author comes from and is willing to go, which however never feels like making fun of those went to extremes (I guess I am from the same background as Leo).
All in all a good reminder of where we should go eventually and what obstacles many of us will meet on the way
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Hey, relax!
28. Februar 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
Emily, cool it!
Ok, the book may not be up there in the (now) ozone-free stratosphere of Bio/Eco/Ethical bibles, but it is quite good nonetheless.
For those of us who do eat chemical-laden apples and think nothing of buying our carrots from the local supermarket and fly halfway around the world for our holidays, it is a fun read. And reasonably light going. And therein lies its strength; Mr Hickman does not take himself too seriously and he has a sense of humour. This makes him readable and human - I am far from being a tree-hugging eco-warrior (as I'm sure you've guessed) but I found that his explanations were quite reasoned. He admits to failures (he is unwilling to wash his wife's reusable tampons) but he is willing, and gives most things a try.
He admits that his wormery is not a success and that giving up television is not easy and not fun at all. He does do an eco holiday though, and enjoys it.
Good on you, Leo! I like your failures. And I like your humanity.
Ok, the book may not be up there in the (now) ozone-free stratosphere of Bio/Eco/Ethical bibles, but it is quite good nonetheless.
For those of us who do eat chemical-laden apples and think nothing of buying our carrots from the local supermarket and fly halfway around the world for our holidays, it is a fun read. And reasonably light going. And therein lies its strength; Mr Hickman does not take himself too seriously and he has a sense of humour. This makes him readable and human - I am far from being a tree-hugging eco-warrior (as I'm sure you've guessed) but I found that his explanations were quite reasoned. He admits to failures (he is unwilling to wash his wife's reusable tampons) but he is willing, and gives most things a try.
He admits that his wormery is not a success and that giving up television is not easy and not fun at all. He does do an eco holiday though, and enjoys it.
Good on you, Leo! I like your failures. And I like your humanity.
Ethical Living
5. März 2011
Format:Taschenbuch
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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Nothing New
6. Dezember 2005
Format:Taschenbuch
Calling this book "A Life Stripped Bare" is an insult to the hundreds of thousands of people who lost literally everything to natural disasters in 2005.
This is a pop media journalist's narration of his own bland foray into "living ethically." There is not a single suggestion in the book that any moderately environmentally-aware person has not heard a dozen times; buy organic, local food; try to get rid of your car; don't eat meat; avoid chemicals. It's somewhat funny at times, but it's really only revelatory if you think food is born in the back of a grocery store and you've never heard of recycling.
A far more useful read is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/060980281X/qid=1133830624/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-7014812-3547267?s=books&v=glance&n=283155">The Consumer's Guide to Effecive Environmental Choices</a>, which is a scientificly-derived explanation of the top environmental choices individuals can make to impact the environment.
This is a pop media journalist's narration of his own bland foray into "living ethically." There is not a single suggestion in the book that any moderately environmentally-aware person has not heard a dozen times; buy organic, local food; try to get rid of your car; don't eat meat; avoid chemicals. It's somewhat funny at times, but it's really only revelatory if you think food is born in the back of a grocery store and you've never heard of recycling.
A far more useful read is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/060980281X/qid=1133830624/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-7014812-3547267?s=books&v=glance&n=283155">The Consumer's Guide to Effecive Environmental Choices</a>, which is a scientificly-derived explanation of the top environmental choices individuals can make to impact the environment.
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