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Book Reviews of No Impact Man: The Adventures Of A Guilty Liberal Who Attempts To Save The Planet And The Discoveries He Makes Abo

No Impact Man: The Adventures Of A Guilty Liberal Who Attempts To Save The Planet And The Discoveries He Makes Abo
No Impact Man The Adventures Of A Guilty Liberal Who Attempts To Save The Planet And The Discoveries He Makes Abo
Author: Colin Beavan
ISBN-13: 9780771010750
ISBN-10: 0771010753
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Book Type: Hardcover
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I picked up this book because I was already of the live-mindfully persuasion, and wanted tips. I did not find very many of them. The author lives in New York City, which has access to year-round farmers' markets and stores that sell bulk food. He is physically able to walk or bike anywhere he wants to go. Not possible where I live. He also gets very preachy at several points, but I found those areas easy to skim. I read the first sentence of every paragraph, skipping the rest if it's an eco-sermon.

That said, I did like the rest of the book, the parts between the preaching. He writes well, the people and the events are real, many parts funny. I was inspired enough I'm going to keep this book.

I do not recommend this book as a method of getting non-eco people on the eco boat. I think they would find the preaching a turn off. I think it is better suited for those who already have some interest.