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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"
Independent on Sunday, January 8, 2006
The tone is just right for this book's target market..there is much that is inspiring here.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'd enjoyed reading Leo Hickman's columns in the Guardian on his attempts to live a more ethical, environmentally-friendly life, and I was pleased to be able to read more about the changes he made to his life as a response to an"ethical audit".
There are plenty of books out there that will tell you how to live your life the environmental/green/ethical/sustainable way, but this book has a real advantage over all of them - it doesn't just tell you what to do, but shows the impact that the changes have on your life. Leo writes honestly and amusingly about the effect of using washable nappies, getting fruit and veg delivered by an organic box scheme, taking a holiday in Europe by train instead of plane, having a wormery, going for a week without TV or radio, and how it feels when the ethical auditors criticise almost every aspect of your life. It's also interesting to read some of the letters he received while writing the newspaper articles, and the effect they had on his ethical "journey".
The book also mentions how these things had an effect on his family, particularly the times his wife was less enthusiastic about the changes - I think I would have liked to find out a bit more about things from her point of view.
I've found myself considering many of the things he mentions in the book, especially "food miles" in supermarkets while buying fruit and veg, and the book has inspired me to try to make some changes to my lifestyle. A good read for anyone who wants to consider their life and their impact on the world around them.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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For all would be environmentalists living in the city or suburbia this book is a must! Leo Hickman writes with generous and amusing style, slightly tongue in cheek at times giving the reader the sense that he does indeed have his feet firmly on the ground! With his wife Jane he tackles tough issues about how they and their daughter Esme live in a society where being ethical and environmentally conscious at all times is virtually impossible! I thought he was quite good anyway, not having a car and eating healthily,but after the arrival of their three auditors their lives are turned upside down after being bombarded with sometimes impossible-to-live-by ethical values! However many of the suggestions in his book are easy to put into practice and gives one the hope that even by doing a little, it makes a difference. It's thought-provoking and fun to read. I've been enjoying reading it and thinking about it all week!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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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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Funny & Informative
Excellent book. Easy to read, well written, funny and informative, a difficult book to put down. I have bought the follow up book in the hope it's just as entertaining.
Published 11 months ago by PJ
entertaining.....
but if you've lived the life for a while not so educational. Worth a quick read
Published on 28 Mar 2009 by karen bennett
Is the Other Side of the Grass Greener
I read about this book somewhere recently and had to have a peek inside it at the bookshop, that was it I was hooked. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2009 by Alessi Lover
Insightful and revealing
Leo Hickman's year-long effort to steer his life down a more sustainable path was well documented in his Guardian columns, and makes for an excellent and entertaining full-length... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2008 by R Hamblyn
Inspiring...
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. Read more
Published on 1 July 2008 by Penny Frances
Uplifting
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... Read more
While this is clearly a topic which will appeal most to those already... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2007 by G. L. Haggett
Ethical living
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!). Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2007 by Spider Monkey
Leo is my hero!
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. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2006 by S. Wilson
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