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"Most Good, Least Harm is a must read for everyone who wants to do something to make our country and the world a better place for the next generation. It is a recipe for creating a nation of responsive social heroes, who collectively can achieve the positive changes we all desire."-- Philip Zimbardo, PhD, professor emeritus, Stanford University --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.


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"There is deep and useful wisdom in this book. It is clean, courageous, and generous."-- John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America, The Food Revolution, and Healthy at 100

"Most Good, Least Harm is a brave, honest, important book. Zoe Weil not only teaches us how to think more comprehensively about today's critical political, environmental, and energy issues but, more important, how to act more effectively."-- Robert Shetterly, artist and author of Americans Who Tell the Truth

"Zoe Weil is a true educator with a fund of inspiring examples, a sound moral principle, and abundant common sense. Reading Most Good, Least Harm -- and passing it on to others -- will do lots of good and no harm."-- Peter Singer, author of Animal Liberation and professor of bioethics, Princeton University

"Most Good, Least Harm is a must read for everyone who wants to do something to make our country and the world a better place for the next generation. It is a recipe for creating a nation of responsive social heroes, who collectively can achieve the positive changes we all desire."-- Philip Zimbardo, PhD, professor emeritus, Stanford University

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words (January 6, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1582702063
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582702063
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #333,315 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book for the reluctant, the antagonist or the aspiring eco conscious, January 21, 2009
By Roberto Giannicola "Provokare Presentations" (Walnut Creek, CA United States) - See all my reviews
At last a book that will include the most important step of all in living a green or socially responsible lifestyle: Do as much as you can, but do something!

The principle of MOGO (Most Good) is what I've been telling people for a long time. It is not only necessary to learn about the issues and our impact on people, animals and the planet, but most important, chose something and start making changes. Zoe writes about it throughout the book using personal examples as well as stories from her students, neighbors, friends or people she encountered in her life. Her seven keys to MOGO are not forceful but encouraging, and she raises the questions that the most combative or reluctant reader might ask to demonstrate that no matter what obstacles we may stumble upon, there is always a choice you could make that can mitigate your impact.

This book doesn't constantly rehash the problems that have happened in the past, are still occurring, or might happen in the future; instead, it offers clear steps and solutions to make changes in your life as well as in your community and the world. One step at a time, you will see how you can live a more fulfilling and meaningful life, while participating in making changes for a better world.

The tone of the book is very humble and persuasive, and enables even the most reluctant to take small steps to change. Bravo!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My call to action, November 9, 2009
By R. Flemming (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This book helped me see that I could do something to change the things that I felt it was important to change in the world. I could not only make the changes in my own life but also have the skills to be an advocate for change in other people. I feel empowered. I don't have to stand by helplessly as things get worse in the world. Until I purchased this book, I didn't know how I could live my personal life in ways that did the least harm and most good. I learned how to research to make good choices. In addition, I was told that I could change as many light bulbs in my house as I wanted but that I needed to get other people involved. I actually have been able to determine that I have some skills and the opportunity to advocate for change in the community that I live in as well as joining with others to reach an ever widening circle of people. This is a wonderful book. I hope that many people read this book and become empowered as I have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Any spiritual, self-help or general collection will find it inspirational, July 18, 2009
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MOST GOOD, LEAST HARM - A SIMPLE PRINCIPLE FOR A BETTER WORLD AND MEANINGFUL LIFE offers the author's simple approach to living a good life. Change begins with the individual: chapters demonstrate the real path to inner peace stems form new, powerful tools to face global issues to improve personal and planetary life alike. Any spiritual, self-help or general collection will find it inspirational.
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