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~ Zoe Weil (Author)
Key Phrases: ethical life, humane education, fossil fuel expended, Seven Keys, United States, Choosing Outward (more...)
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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; Original edition (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 (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #356,333 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Why isn't everyone reading this book?, June 17, 2009
Even though Most Good Least Harm has been out for a few months, I have not seen it take off the way it should. It is the perfect compendium for a life of purpose and meaning, a life that helps us individually and as co-creators of global culture. I have to believe that there are many people in the world who would like to make choices that favor compassion and sustainability but are unclear as to how to make these choices. The whole purpose of our schooling should be educating us in ways that help us survive. If we don't learn how to survive on our planet, how can we ever hope to thrive? Even some of our smallest personal choices have global consequences and Zoe Weil carefully and insightfully shows us these links. Most Good Least Harm is a primer for people who care about themselves, each other, the planet and all species. Doesn't that include most of us? Please try to get this book into the hands of people you love, people who want to make choices that do the most good in the world, and create the least harm.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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 VegNews on Most Good, March 3, 2010
With Most Good, Least Harm, humane educator Zoe Weil continues, and strengthens, the idea that this is the season of the activist. Weil's principle of most good--MOGO--is simple and straightforward: "When we do the most good and least harm through our daily choices... we create inner and outer peace." Later she adds that the ability to see the connections between choices and their effects is "the most important ingredient" in living MOGO. She recommends seven key practices to follow, the first of which, "Live Your Epitaph," is humbling and astute. Most Good, Least Harm is a self-reflective read, one that will leave you empowered, educated, and hopeful. It conveys a wealth of information, offers an excellent resource list, and is a welcome complement to the growing library of books that offer hope of healing the world--one individual, and one decision, at a time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must own book- Most Good, Least Harm
This is a should own, must read book because you don't want to miss a beat of what is going on in each chapter and need time to thoughtfully consider what is being said or asking... Read more
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