Carry the Conversation
From May 2006
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by Michael Grunwald
Simon & Schuster, ISBN: 0743251059
Overflowing with information, photos and maps, this captivating book details the story of the Everglades and the struggle behind the history, politics, and environmental forces of the Florida swampland. Challenging the relationship between the environment and society, Grunwald provides a thought-provoking read that leaves the reader appreciating the national treasure that is the Everglades.
Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping
By Judith Levine
The Free Press, ISBN: 0743269357
A fascinating account of what it’s like to become a nonconsumer in today’s society, Levine’s story leads the reader through her year-long experience of “not buying it.” She considers her purchasing habits (“Q-Tips, are they necessary?”) and figures out what is worthy. Meanwhile, she explains the effect it has not only on her close relationships (going out to dinner with friends is no longer an option) but how it makes her feel and relate to others in society. On a positive note, she does pay off $7,956.21 of credit-card debt.
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Simon & Schuster, ISBN: 0743251059
Overflowing with information, photos and maps, this captivating book details the story of the Everglades and the struggle behind the history, politics, and environmental forces of the Florida swampland. Challenging the relationship between the environment and society, Grunwald provides a thought-provoking read that leaves the reader appreciating the national treasure that is the Everglades.
Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping
By Judith Levine
The Free Press, ISBN: 0743269357
A fascinating account of what it’s like to become a nonconsumer in today’s society, Levine’s story leads the reader through her year-long experience of “not buying it.” She considers her purchasing habits (“Q-Tips, are they necessary?”) and figures out what is worthy. Meanwhile, she explains the effect it has not only on her close relationships (going out to dinner with friends is no longer an option) but how it makes her feel and relate to others in society. On a positive note, she does pay off $7,956.21 of credit-card debt.
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