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Robin Pharo (Author)
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April 29, 2010
You know, you get it- the world is the only planet we have. Seems like we should pay a little attention to the way we treat it and the resources it provides. Really, no matter what you love to do- fish, hike, read, travel, watch TV, watch football, or watch the snow fall - almost all our in actions require resources from our planet. But admit it, you're getting tired of hearing all the same advice with the snarky attitude that "if you don't do it my way, the world will implode and it will all be your fault."

Product Details

  • Paperback: 210 pages
  • Publisher: Motivational Press (April 29, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1935723030
  • ISBN-13: 978-1935723035
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,280,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robin Pharo has extensive professional experience in the sustainability and understands that one solution does not fit all when it comes to earth-friendly practices. In fact, she chooses a motorcycle over a Prius or a bycycle.

Ms Pharo is currently holds a number of high profile positions within the areas of sustainability including President of Healthy Homes, a Green/Healthy Building consultancy firm and Director of the Green Built Home Program. She is also active member of the National Builders Association serves on the local board of directors, state board of directors and the national Green Remodelers Committee.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Robin Pharo's take on living a sustainable lifetstyle is a refreshingly guilt-free romp with topics ranging from how to select travel destinations that affirm your personal values, to remodeling and construction tips, to what you can do in your workplace to make better choices for your life.

Unlike other books on sustainability, Robin addresses both the ecological and personal health impacts that our everyday decisions have on our bodies and our planet.

Written in an engaging, light-hearted and conversational manner, this book succeeds marvelously in teaching rather than preaching and makes a wonderful gift for those you truly care about.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Robin Pharo's main idea in this book is that saving the earth doesn't have to be be hard.

I suggest that your first move in saving the earth is to NOT buy this book.

The book starts off as an advertisement for all the consulting Robin has done (and can do for you!)

It goes downhill from there, trying to shoehorn readers into one (or several) of seven "types" of people, as a means of determining what kind of environmentalist you may be (retro biker or deep greenie -- I can't remember the exact types). This structure (with accompanying icons next to the text) gives the book a Dummies appearance, but that's just an aesthetic error.

The real problem is that the artificial categories are too rigid for normal people (I eat organic and shop at Walmart), so that means that the book is useless to people who don't like the boxes they are being stuffed in.

After this problem there is Robin's approach: Don't like fair trade coffee? No problem! Drink from a ceramic mug? Don't like that? Well, then drink from a foam AM/PM cup.

Ok, so where's the environmentalism here? If you don't change anything (because everything's great!), then we're already on the perfect path.

Even worse than the "do nothing" advice is the "this is right" judgment about various activities. Fair trade coffee, for example, is presented as good per se, but that's not true. There are a lot of problems and complications with Fair trade that Robin ignores. I take that as an example that defines the norm in this book: cliche environmentalism.

The only good news for the book is that the title seems catchy: I sold it in about ten minutes in the flea market, for one euro. Recycling is good!

OTOH, I worry that people will like and buy this book because it supports a greenwashing mentality towards the environment that is not supported by facts (consumption and pollution do have adverse impacts; restoration costs money and diverts resources).

Bottom Line: I give this book ONE STAR. Don't waste your time reading this book, because it will just tell you to keep doing what you're doing to save the earth.
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Great Guide to Green Living September 8, 2011
By Ruth R
Format:Paperback
It turns out I am a "sublime" after taking the personality test -- which I appreciate now knowing! The most beneficial part of this book is first figuring out what "type" of green consumer you are -- and then how to incorporate simple changes into your lifestyle that will make an impact. Very easy to understand -- and funny too!!
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