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Building Cities of Gold Paperback – August 13, 2010

by Barry Fitzgerald (Author)

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This is a revolutionary book that serves as an exciting roadmap for people everywhere, offering advice on how to gain more control over their lives at both the individual level and also in their local communities. Encompassing diverse areas such as health, education, careers, economics, and spirituality, it points a clear path for individuals to gain self-empowerment, leading to more security and happiness in their lives, which will, in its own turn, lead to stronger local communities. When we decide to live our lives with truth, integrity, passion, and optimism, we are then building Cities of Gold, our version of heaven on Earth, a place we all know can exist.

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206 pages
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English
Publication date

August 13, 2010
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6 x 0.47 x 9 inches
ISBN-10

0984615474
ISBN-13

978-0984615476
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Barry Fitzgerald is an electrical engineer by training, who holds a masters degree in renewable energies and sustainable building design. He firmly believes the world is on the brink of a major positive revolution towards a more people-centric approach to life, and that the proliferation of local sustainable communities will be the catalyst. Barry lives in Cork, Ireland.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ All Things That Matter Press (August 13, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0984615474
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0984615476
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.47 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #16,980,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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John GlenGorman

Building Cities of Gold

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2010

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A breath of fresh air that is so well written, this book really does shine a light. Barry Fitzgerald doesn't take the ever typical and contrarian view of sustainability but rather he presents so much possibility. He does this in a very balanced and easy manner by offering pragmatic and wholesome solutions to simply improving our personal and collective quality of life.
Never before have I found anyone who can create a possible future that is so considerate of all of the complexities of modern life with the ease and balance that Mr Fitzgerald does. You really find yourself cutting straight to the chase on evaluating each aspect of your life and how you go about living it. So many times I found myself asking who am I doing it for, me and mine or some modern economic/political anomaly.
His ideas on community, global finance and education really got me going I haven't stopped challenging myself on them since.
Truly great stuff!!!

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Ray, Dublin

A doable alternative

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2010

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Barry Fitzgerald's book gives us an insight into a very feasible alternative life style which is not such a huge `sea change' as you might think, but a very common sense approach as to how we could consider altering our life style to attain what we all ultimately strive for - better quality of life, health and happiness.

This book not only deals with the unsustainability of our current system but offers a solution which, in my view, is very doable albeit over a period of time. There is plenty of food for though to consider and some simple but great ideas on how we can change for the better and become more self reliant and less dependent on central government.

It's a very informative read which I have no hesitation in recommending.

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2010

Barry Fitzgerald presents us with a new and improved paradigm shift for the world in his new book "Building Cities of Gold." In it he shows us exactly what changes need to happen to sustain us in the coming years of the future. He believes that power must be put back into the hands of small communities of 100 to 200 people so that the current abuse of power will fall to the wayside. I believe this is a very important book. It tells us in no uncertain terms what we need to do to be happy in our lives again.
I was completely taken in by his step-by-step process for achieving a better world. He tells the reader section by section exactly what is going wrong in the world, such as the Earth is to be exploited at all costs and waste is somebody else's problem to be dealt with. Fitzgerald writes about sustainability in the areas of career, economy, and education with true caring and knowledge. I am just touching the tip of the iceberg here, though. There is so much more.
I also enjoyed Part Two, which tells the story of how such a community came to being. It was by complete happenstance that a few people started a new way of life that spread through the town of Hill Valley Plains like wildfire. Within five years the people there led a completely self-sustainable lifestyle. They were happier, healthier, and generally better off than they were before the changes took place in their community. This is nothing short of a miracle. I have to say I agree with Fitzgerald about the coming changes and how they must be dealt with. This is a great book for anyone who wants to know what's happening in our world and how we can really make it better. I give it five stars.

Julie Achterhoff
Author of Quantum Earth, Deadly Lucidity, and Earthwalker

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Salvatore Buttaci

THE BOOK THAT SHOWS THE WAY TO HAPPINESS

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2010

While Building Cities of Gold is quite an entertaining read, it is so much more than that. The author Barry Fitzgerald has written a how-to book that can help readers enrich their lives, make them happier people, as well as more comfortable and self-confident in their social dealings with others. This is a must read! I highly recommend you buy your copy today!

Salvatore Buttaci, author of Flashing My Shorts

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Monica M. Brinkman

You Want Solutions? Find them here.

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2010

Found the book to be quite inspiring and one that supplies hope and solutions at a time in the world where we surely could use some.

Barry gives the reader much to 'chew on' and reflect upon and great tools to utilize to make not only their life, but each day more fulfilling.

The book is great! I suggest everyone purchase it, you won't be sorry.

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Noel, Dublin, Ireland

A thought provoking and important book.

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2010

Building Cities of Gold is really a discourse for our time. Barry Fitzgerald has sketched a view of the future that is both truly benign and utterly achievable. Building Cities of Gold challenges us to become conscious citizens of the planet who can shape the communities in which we live rather than powerless consumers regretting all the ways our world has gone astray.

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