theatregal86 reviewed The Eco Chick Guide to Life: How to Be Fabulously Green on + 9 more book reviews
This book definitely has its pros and cons. In short, the author writes with good-natured authority: she knows what she's talking about, but none of the information feels overwhelming. It's an easy read, and can be a quick read, too, perfectly suited for thumbing through again later.
Some pros:
-size: easily fits into a purse/handbag, or in a travel bag if you're reading it on-the-go
-inspiring: within the first chapter I was ready to take on the world and try most of the tips written. Needless to say I spent hours on Pinterest and Google looking up the sources and terms she gives
-organized: this makes for both a quick read and an easy reference to come back to. Most of the info is to-the-point, and most can be searched via internet if more is desired
-although this is geared towards women, there are enough tips in here for the readers to relay information to the men in their life (if you're willing, take a looksy for gift or just-because ideas for your lady)
-if the book doesn't satisfy, the website is chock full of information. That website could get overwhelming if you're in front of the computer screen for too long, so proceed with caution
And...some cons:
-outdated. When I made a list of the resources and websites she gives plenty of throughout, I found many of these websites gone (not even Google could find them), outdated (lack of update information), or even lacking. Maybe I had high hopes when I finished the book, but I'd advise you to make your own list and go through it. (I'd post mine but I'm still searching through some of the sites and such. I'll find somewhere to post when I'm through). That's not to say you may not make a fortunate discovery in the process!
-as mentioned above, it's easy to get lost on the website. It advertises a youtube channel, but last I looked, it was in severe need of an update or a re-do of some videos (some of the audio was difficult to make out on a couple videos)
However, if green-living tips or the lifestyle appeals to you or piques your curiosity, give this book a try! I still enjoyed it and learned from it!
Some pros:
-size: easily fits into a purse/handbag, or in a travel bag if you're reading it on-the-go
-inspiring: within the first chapter I was ready to take on the world and try most of the tips written. Needless to say I spent hours on Pinterest and Google looking up the sources and terms she gives
-organized: this makes for both a quick read and an easy reference to come back to. Most of the info is to-the-point, and most can be searched via internet if more is desired
-although this is geared towards women, there are enough tips in here for the readers to relay information to the men in their life (if you're willing, take a looksy for gift or just-because ideas for your lady)
-if the book doesn't satisfy, the website is chock full of information. That website could get overwhelming if you're in front of the computer screen for too long, so proceed with caution
And...some cons:
-outdated. When I made a list of the resources and websites she gives plenty of throughout, I found many of these websites gone (not even Google could find them), outdated (lack of update information), or even lacking. Maybe I had high hopes when I finished the book, but I'd advise you to make your own list and go through it. (I'd post mine but I'm still searching through some of the sites and such. I'll find somewhere to post when I'm through). That's not to say you may not make a fortunate discovery in the process!
-as mentioned above, it's easy to get lost on the website. It advertises a youtube channel, but last I looked, it was in severe need of an update or a re-do of some videos (some of the audio was difficult to make out on a couple videos)
However, if green-living tips or the lifestyle appeals to you or piques your curiosity, give this book a try! I still enjoyed it and learned from it!
