- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Authentic Lifestyle (April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1850785724
- ISBN-13: 978-1850785729
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 946,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Christian Marketplace, September 2005
Readable, accessible, relevant and practical, this book has much to commend it.
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Lift the Label is a wake up call to connect our faith in God with our everyday lifestyle 'choices'. It reveals the hidden faces, and tells the unheard stories of people we come into contact with everyday, without even realising it - the people who make our food and clothes! Written to inspire and empower, this book contains creative and practical ways to shop differently. It explains fair trade and provides a much needed directory of ethically minded shops, to help us have a positive impact on our global neighbours when we hit the street.The decisions we make with our money can have far reaching consequences.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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According to an American survey, the average Westerner spends 6 hours per week shopping; but how much time do we spend thinking of the consequences of our small purchase to those outside of our own lives? The truth of it is, with half of humanity living on less than £2 a day, these small purchases count towards more than we had bargained for. People in the developing world still work under appalling conditions to get us a morning cup of coffee or a new T-Shirt. Informative and revealing, reading this book was a real eye-opener for me.
Aimed mainly at students and young people, Lift the Label - The Hidden Cost of our Lifestyle is a clear and concise call to new biblical and cultural understanding. A section devoted to showing God's passion for the poor through the Bible is explored in the core of the book.
We can often struggle with a sense of powerlessness, but as the consumers, we have all the power. The final section of the book gives a goldmine of helpful, practical tips on how to get active, involved, and making a real difference, just by changing what we buy. If you are interested in ethical lifestyle and what God has to say about it, then this is a must read. Infact, this is a must read for any Western Christian.
Profound and personal, a call to know and serve Jesus in a new and innovative way, this book will change your life!
Aimed mainly at students and young people, Lift the Label - The Hidden Cost of our Lifestyle is a clear and concise call to new biblical and cultural understanding. A section devoted to showing God's passion for the poor through the Bible is explored in the core of the book.
We can often struggle with a sense of powerlessness, but as the consumers, we have all the power. The final section of the book gives a goldmine of helpful, practical tips on how to get active, involved, and making a real difference, just by changing what we buy. If you are interested in ethical lifestyle and what God has to say about it, then this is a must read. Infact, this is a must read for any Western Christian.
Profound and personal, a call to know and serve Jesus in a new and innovative way, this book will change your life!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Lift the Label: the hidden cost of our lifestyle' is aimed at young Christians, challenging them to think about the people and the stories that lie behind our consumer choices. It addresses the 'blind spot' of churches that have prioritized personal morality and worship, and forgotten social justice.
The book is in three parts. Part one presents the issues, in this case the exploitation of garment workers and tea and coffee pickers. Part two looks what the Bible has to say, through Exodus, Isaiah, Amos, James, and of course Jesus. Part three suggests points for action, from changing your shopping habits to campaigning, to seeking to connect with the poor.
As an introduction, this is a useful book, especially for younger Christians who haven't begun to live out their faith in the public sphere. The theology is clearly and compelling presented, and there are lots of points for action for those who want to get involved, including an index of ethical companies. If I had a criticism, it would be that the scope of their investigation is too narrow - there's a lot more out there than clothes and coffee. But, as case studies to get you thinking, I guess it's a good starting point.
The book is in three parts. Part one presents the issues, in this case the exploitation of garment workers and tea and coffee pickers. Part two looks what the Bible has to say, through Exodus, Isaiah, Amos, James, and of course Jesus. Part three suggests points for action, from changing your shopping habits to campaigning, to seeking to connect with the poor.
As an introduction, this is a useful book, especially for younger Christians who haven't begun to live out their faith in the public sphere. The theology is clearly and compelling presented, and there are lots of points for action for those who want to get involved, including an index of ethical companies. If I had a criticism, it would be that the scope of their investigation is too narrow - there's a lot more out there than clothes and coffee. But, as case studies to get you thinking, I guess it's a good starting point.
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Thanks for the book. great condition.
The book has excellent insight on todays living and how we need to be more conscious of our spending habits. It is important to acknowledge that we affect the way people work and treat employees in other countries even though we never meet nor see them. Treating our neighbors how we want to be treated goes beyond the house down the street. Take a moment to see what you can do for your neighbor.
The book has excellent insight on todays living and how we need to be more conscious of our spending habits. It is important to acknowledge that we affect the way people work and treat employees in other countries even though we never meet nor see them. Treating our neighbors how we want to be treated goes beyond the house down the street. Take a moment to see what you can do for your neighbor.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Eye Opener!
18 Oct 2006
Format:Paperback
This is a great book, it really opened my eyes and motivated me to change where I spend my money. It would be a great book to read with a group and have discussions.
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