Go Green, Save Green: A Simple Guide to Saving Time, Money, and God's Green Earth (Paperback)

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“Talk about walking the talk! If there was ever a book published for this moment of ecological and economic stress, this is it. But since it draws so deeply on the Gospels, it won’t go out of fashion anytime soon. The stories will live in your heart—and the suggestions will save you enough money that you may be able to stop worrying so much.”
Bill McKibben, 350.org

“Nancy Sleeth has written the book so many of us have been waiting for—a super-practical guide to turning environmental stewardship into daily, down-to-earth, joyful action. By page 15, I had already gotten answers to three or four things I’ve been wondering about for years.”
Brian McLaren, author/activist (brianmclaren.net)

“Refreshing as springtime, Nancy’s bright and inspiring stories and wonderfully practical advice lift the spirit and inspire joy-filled action and vocation before Earth’s Maker. . . . Take up and read!”
Cal DeWitt, founding director and president emeritus of the Ausable Institute of Environmental Studies

“At last, a book on personal simplicity that isn’t afraid to talk about values and soul! It’s framed for the faithful, but I most strongly recommend it for the secular. We should also learn to talk from the heart as Nancy Sleeth does—about our backyard and our kitchens!”
Carl Pope, executive director, Sierra Club

“We all need a practical, simple, scriptural, do-able path to saving life and loving God.  We do not need another book of theory; we need a field manual that is action oriented and will be life changing. This is it.”
Dr. Joel C. Hunter, senior pastor of Northland—A Church Distributed, Orlando, Florida

“I’m recommending Go Green, Save Green to myself. The Sleeths are way down the trail ahead of me, but I know if I start putting into practice what Nancy has so aptly laid out in her book, God helping me, I should at least be able to keep them in sight. I know you will gain a lot from it too.”
Dean Ohlman, RBC Ministries, WonderOfCreation.org

“Nancy Sleeth has done us all a great service with Go Green, Save Green. As Christian after Christian comes to realize that the stewardship of God’s good earth is part of our God-given responsibilities, each asks the same question: How? Nancy offers us the answer to that question in practical, you-can-do-it-now, right-where-you-live, space and time. Thank you, Nancy Sleeth!”
Sandy Richter, associate professor of Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary

“Nancy Sleeth says it: ‘Stewardship is a journey, not a destination.’ But every new journey has its pioneers, and Nancy and Matthew have been true servants in sharing their very practical steps for honouring Christ in the way they live on his earth. . . . This tremendous book gives us so many helpful ideas and so much encouragement from honest and humble experience.”
Peter Harris, founder and president, A Rocha International, www.arocha.org

“With this book, Nancy Sleeth—already friend and inspiration to me—becomes my (and your) teacher, guide, and encourager. The good that Nancy and her family have done for God’s creation cannot be overstated. Go Green, Save Green tells how they did it and how the rest of us can, too. For the planet’s sake, please read it, follow it, and share it!”
Tom Rowley, executive director, A Rocha USA/Christians in Conservation

Product Description

Many people want to "go green" but put it off because they believe it's too time consuming and too expensive. Not so! Nancy Sleeth and her family have been living an eco-friendly lifestyle for years saving both time and money. Now, for the first time, she divulges hundreds of practical, easy-to-implement steps that you can take to create substantial money savings while protecting the earth. Sleeth also demonstrates how going green helps people live more God-centered lives by becoming better stewards of financial and natural resources. Chapter titles include: (1) Home; (2) Lawn and Garden; (3) Work; (4) Transportation; (5) Food; (6) Sabbath; (7) Holidays; (8) Entertainment; (9) School; (10) Church; (11) Nature; and (12) Community.
Features:

• Hundreds of simple, easy-to-implement money-saving tips for going green at home and at the office.
• Simple cost-saving formulas that allow readers to calculate their energy/financial savings as they go green.
• Helpful "try this instead of that" charts offering money-saving green solutions for everyday living.
• Inspirational Scripture and quotes from church leaders (both historical and current) that support the biblically mandated stewardship component of going green

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (March 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141432698X
• ISBN-13: 978-1414326986
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #184,581 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars save stuff, April 1, 2009

By	thisbrit "thisbrit" (bluegrass) - See all my reviews

A singularly interesting and valuable tool for any "greenie", this text is the ultimate for a spiritually-minded person. Combines the best of both areas: ecologically sound, and centered on the Bible. I would send this book to any friends who are confused about their own role in the society in which we live. This is a difficult time for everyone in America, and even those with an adequate source of funds will find money saving tips galore, to reduce wanton expense and therefore have more to donate/give away/share. Start reading and then start DOING. It is easy with this book in your hands. Thanks Mrs. Sleeth.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable guide to living green and cutting living expenses, March 24, 2009

By	Ransom (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

Wow. An amazingly helpful book absolutely jammed with ideas for how to live green and reduce your carbon footprint. The bonus is that most of these ideas also enable you to drastically reduce your monthly living expenses. A welcome book in these tough economic times.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Green made EASY!, March 19, 2009

By	W. Sears (Wilmore, KY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The way the book was laid out caused me to think this might be a boring read -- more of a reference, perhaps. When I sat down and started reading, the thing reads itself. Almost every green author right now has a top-10 list of how-to-go-green directives. The difference with Nancy's book is that she tells you why it's important to do those things (i.e. statistics about how many gallons of water it takes to produce certain products, etc.).

The frequent home-spun stories are warm and inviting, as well, causing the reader to identify with the everyday applications of the thousands of tips in the book. Having read the book, I've done a complete overhaul of my house (CFLs, low-flow showerhead, recycling, cloth napkins, water/heating/cooling conservation, as well as used clothing and checking out other used items on Craigslist and Freecycle. THIS is the book that can help all of us save money, remind us of the joys of family, and actively save the planet in our everyday lives. A must-have, for sure.