Heather F. (AZmom875) - , reviewed on 9/30/2013 + 624 more book reviews

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I had a general idea of what this book was about before I read it. Also for that reason, I put off reading it because it seemed to me that it was a thinker book. That the subject matter might be too deep, too intellectual or too boring. By page 19 this book had me hooked and knew that this book was a keeper, one I will not post, because I would like my teenage and adult kids to read it.

Another reason I put off reading this book was I feared it would be a BASHER. Bashing religion or eating meat, or bashing the whole western ideology. This book was not a basher. It doesnt offend or even really accuse. It explains.

The way the author writes, is simple enough for those in high school to understand, so you dont need a big college degree to understand this book, it isnt full of debates about philosophy. (another fear). I was impressed at how step upon step the author explained the story of life as we know it, and maybe why it isnt working out so well for We Humans and the Planet.

I think my only frustration, is Now what? What do I do with this information? I didnt see how I could change my behavior in any way that would make a difference, I only saw how I could change how I see the world, but I am not sure that is enough to really change our destruction. I gathered from the end that the only thing I could do is encourage others to understand where we went wrong.

Keep in mind the book never suggests you give up your life and move to a hut in desert. It doesnt teach you to recycle or reduce your carbon footprint, or eat less meat. It does humble you though, but without any lashes to your back, as expected.

Give it a read. See if you see what I saw, and feel free to send me a personal message if you can see more into how change the world together.

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